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Liberia’s George Weah concedes to Joseph Boakai in presidential polls

Sitting President Weah was accused of failing to live up to his promises of curbing poverty and fighting corruption.

Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023

Joseph Boakai close to victory in Liberia

We begin in Liberia, where the opposition leader Joseph Boakai is on course to become president after preliminary election results gave him a slim lead over incumbent George Weah. Celebrations already started in Monrovia Friday night.

France 24 · Nov 17, 2023

Weah and Boakai in close race for Liberian presidency as voting begins

Vote counting was underway in Liberia on Wednesday, the day after a presidential run-off between football legend George Weah and ex-vice president Joseph Boakai, with the challenger taking a narrow early lead.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2023

Liberia’s Weah and rival Boakai meet again in presidential run-off

President Weah is contesting against rival Boakai for the second consecutive election, after 2017’s match-up.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2023

Liberia's election set for run-off in tightest race since end of civil war

Liberia is headed for a run-off election with incumbent President George Weah, a former soccer star who has been in power since 2018, running neck and neck with main opponent Joseph Boakai.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2023

Liberian President George Weah to face Joseph Boakai in second round run-off

Liberia's presidential election seems to be on track for a run-off after last week's ballot. Provisional results show President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai neck-and-neck, below the threshold needed to avoid a second round. Also in this edition: parts of Ghana are under water after heavy flooding caused…

France 24 · Oct 17, 2023

What to know about Liberia’s presidential election

Liberia goes to the polls on Tuesday amid growing anger over corruption and the cost of living.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023

The key issues at stake in Liberia’s presidential election

Issues around the economy and the civil war could affect how Liberians vote in Tuesday’s election, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

The people vying for Liberia’s presidency on October 10

President George Weah, who is seeking a second six-year term, is up against 19 other candidates, on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2023

Liberia's young voters engage for peaceful elections

In a schoolroom, young Liberians take it in turns to draw an image expressing what they fear most as they become eligible to vote for the first time.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4, 2023