George Oppong Weah is the story of an African child who rose from the slums of Clara Town, Monrovia to glittering heights in Europe and America but never lost his sense of purpose. Rather, after he had become quite rich and famous, he returned home to give back part of his wealth and overcame serious Read More…
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Liberia’s President George Weah concedes election defeat to Opposition Joseph Boakai
Following a closely contested election, Liberia’s President George Weah gracefully conceded defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai. Weah’s acknowledgement of defeat marks the end of a presidency shadowed by corruption allegations, ensuring a seamless transition of power in the once-turbulent African nation. Boakai, a 78-year-old former vice president who previously lost to Weah in the Read More…
Liberia run-off election: Opposition Boakai edges ahead with slight lead over incumbent Weah
The Liberia Elections Commission disclosed on Thursday that opposition leader Joseph Boakai is currently holding a narrow advantage in the run-off election, securing 50.6% of the vote compared to President George Weah’s 49.4%. This update comes after the tabulation of results from approximately 87% of polling stations in the West African nation. Following the initial Read More…
Liberians head to polls for Weah-Boakai runoff election
Early voting commenced in Liberia for the pivotal runoff election between President George Weah and former Vice President Joseph Boakai, both locked in a tight race after falling short of the 50% threshold required for an outright victory in the initial round. The first round reflected a narrow margin, with former soccer star Weah securing Read More…
Liberia: A Dream Deferred
Liberia, which along with Ethiopia are the two African countries never colonised, marked its Bicentennial as an emergent country, and this Tuesday, July 26, 2022, observed its 75th Independence Anniversary. On that historic date, the five most prominent persons on the dais who are from four countries were of contrasting nature. Liberian President George Manneh Read More…