Liberia and Morocco have taken significant steps to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation, translating a landmark military agreement signed in 2025 into concrete operational support for the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL).
The partnership, anchored by a Defense Cooperation Agreement signed in Rabat on October 21, 2025, continues to gain momentum through equipment donations, military training initiatives, and institutional collaboration aimed at enhancing Liberia’s national security capabilities.
The agreement was signed by senior Moroccan officials and Liberia’s Minister of National Defense, Géraldine Janet George-Johnson, establishing a framework for long-term military cooperation between the two countries. To ensure effective implementation, both nations also created a Joint Military Commission tasked with coordinating strategic activities and overseeing the execution of agreed programs through meetings alternating between Rabat and Monrovia.
Further advancing the partnership, AFL Chief of Staff Major General Davidson Fayiah Forleh traveled to Morocco in September 2026, where he held high-level discussions with General Mohammed Berrid aimed at finalizing operational plans under the defense framework.
One of the most visible outcomes of the cooperation has been Morocco’s support for the modernization of Liberia’s military logistics and air capabilities. Beginning October 19, 2026, Moroccan C-130 cargo aircraft delivered military vehicles, command vehicles, and other logistical supplies to Liberia through Roberts International Airport. The support is expected to strengthen operational readiness and mobility within the AFL.
Morocco is also assisting Liberia in establishing a military air wing, a strategic initiative that includes the training of pilots, aircraft technicians, and other specialized personnel to develop an indigenous aviation capacity for the AFL.
In the area of military training, approximately 140 AFL personnel are expected to travel to Morocco for specialized commando instruction designed to enhance tactical and operational effectiveness.
The partnership further extends to maritime security, with AFL delegations engaging the Royal Moroccan Navy Inspectorate and naval training institutions in efforts to bolster the capabilities of the Liberia Coast Guard and improve maritime surveillance and enforcement.
Military healthcare has also emerged as a key component of the collaboration. Through partnerships with the Mohammed V Military Hospital, both countries are facilitating medical personnel exchanges, specialized training opportunities, and medical referrals aimed at strengthening healthcare services within the AFL.
The expanding cooperation underscores growing ties between Liberia and Morocco while supporting Liberia’s broader efforts to modernize and professionalize its armed forces.
