BY SHALLON S. GONLOR | shallonsgonlor@gmail.com
NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia — The Civil Service Agency of Liberia bestowed a prestigious honor on Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, in recognition of her unwavering dedication to public service and her role in elevating Liberia’s global profile.
At the National Public Service Day 2026 event held June 23, 2026 in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, the CSA among other honorees, singled out Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti for her relentless efforts to advance Liberia’s interests on the international stage. Through strategic diplomacy, she has strengthened bilateral and multilateral relationships, attracted development partners, and showcased Liberia’s vast potential to the global community.
CSA Officials noted that her work has been instrumental in repositioning Liberia’s image abroad, opening new doors for trade, investment, and technical cooperation. Those gains, the CSA believes are already contributing to the country’s socio-economic development by creating opportunities for Liberians at home.
The award adds to growing recognition of Minister Nyanti’s diplomatic push under the Boakai-Koung administration, which has prioritized foreign policy as a driver of domestic progress.
Since assuming office in February 2024, Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet, has overseen one of the most consequential periods in the country’s modern diplomatic history. Her tenure has been marked by institutional reform, renewed multilateral engagement, strengthened bilateral partnerships, and a deliberate repositioning of Liberia within global decision-making spaces.
Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, is an accomplished diplomat and development leader with nearly three decades of international experience in governance, crisis management, and humanitarian response. As Liberia’s chief diplomat, she has been pivotal in revitalizing the country’s foreign policy and securing its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (2026–2027), a milestone achievement for the nation.
In her dual role as Foreign Minister and Dean of the Cabinet, she advises the President on foreign policy and fosters coordination across government institutions to advance national priorities. Minister Nyanti is driving Liberia’s economic diplomacy agenda, strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties, decentralizing passport services, and expanding Liberia’s diplomatic footprint worldwide.
Prior to her appointment, she held senior leadership positions within the United Nations, including UN Resident Coordinator in South Sudan and Nepal, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General in UNMISS, and senior roles with UNICEF, where she co-led Nigeria’s Ebola response.
Earlier in her career, she served as Director of Liberia’s National AIDS Control Program, successfully mobilizing global health funding. A passionate advocate for gender equality and inclusive governance, Minister Nyanti is celebrated for her integrity, empathy, and transformative leadership, championing peace, justice, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
