# Liberia: Stop Following America

> Former Liberia president urges nation to reduce U.S. policy dependence and embrace homegrown solutions.
- Title: Liberia: Stop Following America · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Former Liberia president urges nation to reduce U.S. policy dependence and embrace homegrown solutions. Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called for…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610090485.html
- Published: 2026-10-09T13:08:55+00:00
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- Topics: liberia, ellen johnson sirleaf, united states, governance, good governance, liberia presidency, international relations, news, world, politics
## Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former Liberia president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf urged the nation to reduce dependence on U.S. policy direction and embrace homegrown solutions.

> We have to stop following the United States of America. Let's join the new era of sovereignty, respectability.
## Liberia's Development Shift
Sirleaf called for Liberia to break from longstanding U.S. dependency patterns and take greater responsibility for shaping its future through domestic policies.
## Symposium Context
Her remarks followed a one-day symposium on good governance held in monrovia during good governance month.
## Historical U.S. Ties
Liberia's relationship with the United States strengthened during Sirleaf's 12-year presidency from 2006 to 2018.
## U.S. Engagement Timeline
The United States provided significant assistance during Sirleaf's presidency, including medical support during the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic.
## Current Stance
Sirleaf emphasized Liberia must adapt to changing global realities rather than continue relying on external policy frameworks.
## Next Steps
Liberia must balance its U.S. partnerships with strengthening domestic institutions and economic self-reliance while maintaining strategic international engagement.
## Key takeaway

Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called for Liberia to stop following U.S. policy direction and develop national solutions reflecting its development priorities.