Liberia President George Weah on Friday (November 17) conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile African nation.
Liberia is set for its second democratic transfer of power in seven decades after football-star-turned-president George Weah called to congratulate former vice-president Joseph Boakai on his election..
Voters head to the polls to vote in Liberiaβs presidential run-off election, in which voters were choosing whether to hand former football star George Weah a second term in office, despite a mixed..
Saturday, 18 November 2023
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