Liberia has been nominated to take up leadership positions within major United Nations Sanctions Committees, pending approval by the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

If confirmed, Liberia will chair the Sanctions Committee on Sudan and serve as Co-Chair for those on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Yemen.

The move marks a significant milestone for Liberia as a non-permanent member of the Security Council.

Analysts say this development reflects the country’s growing influence in international diplomacy and peacekeeping affairs.