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Liberian President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai

Liberia's President George Weah at 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, on 20 September, 2023. REUTERS - EDUARDO MUNOZ

Liberian leader and football legend George Weah has conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight presidential run-off, saying it was "time to put national interest above personal interest".

With 99.5 percent of votes counted, opposition leader Joseph Boakai has garnered 50.89 percent to Weah's 49.11 percent, according to Liberia's election commission.

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