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Liberia's George Weah under pressure over handling of corruption allegations made by US

Liberian President George Weah in Paris in November 2021. He is under pressure to sack three officials accused of corruption by the United States. © Christophe Ena/AP

Liberian President George Weah is facing a backlash over how he has handled corruption accusations made by the United States against three top officials.

Weah suspended the officials, including his chief of staff and the country’s chief prosecutor, earlier this month over corruption allegations tied to multi-million dollar contracts and at least $1.5 (€1.5 million) in diverted public funds.

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