Étiqueté : Liberia

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President-elect George Weah: What’s next for Liberia?

A peaceful transition of power in Africa’s oldest republic is cause for optimism, according to analysts, but major challenges lie ahead for Liberia’s president-elect George Weah. A former international football star, Weah tapped into a yearning for change and widespread discontent to win this week’s presidential run-off in a landslide. Boosting the economy will be especially important…

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Boakai concedes defeat to George Weah in Liberia vote

Liberia’s Vice President Joseph Boakai has conceded defeat in the country’s presidential election and congratulated his opponent George Weah. In a speech to his supporters on Friday, the Unity Party candidate said he had spoken to Weah on the phone and offered him « a hand of goodwill, friendship and gratitute » as he accepted the provisional election…

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After a ‘failed’ vote, what’s occurring in Liberia?

Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia is in the thick of uncertainty after its Supreme Court ruled in November that a presidential run-off vote cannot proceed until a complaint of fraud and irregularities in the first round has been investigated. Hearings began at the Supreme Court on Friday and a ruling is expected Thursday. The vote, which had a…