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End of an era: How corruption in Liberia cost George Weah the presidency

In six years, Weah, Liberia’s most famous citizen became so unpopular he lost the election to a man he defeated in 2017.

Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2023

South African lawmakers vote to shut down Israeli embassy

In tonight's edition: South African lawmakers vote in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in the war in Gaza. Also, a car fatally rams into a crowd of supporters celebrating Joseph Boakai's election victory in Liberia, killing…

France 24 · Nov 21, 2023

Final results show Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia

Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia with 50.64% of the vote, beating President George Weah who got 49.36%, according to final results announced by the election commission on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2023

Liberian President George Weah concedes election defeat to Joseph Boakai

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".

Radio France Internationale · Nov 18, 2023

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

Mali army says recaptured major rebel stronghold of Kidal in country's north

Mali's army on Tuesday said it has seized the major rebel stronghold of Kidal in northern Mali. Over in Liberia, ballot counting is underway following the run-off vote between the incumbent and his rival. President George Weah is hoping for a second term in office while former Vice President Joseph…

France 24 · Nov 14, 2023

Polls open in Liberia for tense presidential run-off

Polls have opened in Liberia for the presidential run-off election. Voters are asked to choose between a second term for former football star George Weah despite a controversial record, or to elect political veteran Joseph Boakai despite his age.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2023

Polls close in Liberia’s tightly contested presidential run-off

The incumbent, former footballer George Weah, faces off against political veteran Joseph Boakai.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023