Tag: Joseph Boakai

Liberia Swears in 79-Year-Old President (video)

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79-year-old Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party has officially been sworn in as the new President of Liberia. His swearing in marks a significant political shift in the country. The elderly leader, with 4 decades of political experience, secured his position after winning a closely contested run-off poll against former football star and Ballon d’Or […]

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Elections in Liberia: George Weah Formally Concedes Defeat

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African football legend and current President of Liberia, George Weah has conceded defeat to the opposition leader Joseph Boakai. Boakai has been in the lead in the keenly contested presidential election. The results announced indicate that the opposition leader was leading the polls with nearly 51 per cent of the votes in Liberia. However, speaking […]

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