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Liberia: Ex-Footballer George Weah Wins Presidential Election

HeadlineDec 29, 2017

In the West African country of Liberia, supporters of ex-footballer George Weah celebrated as presidential election results showed him far ahead of his rival, Vice President Joseph Boakai. The former football star will now succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who was the first woman elected head of state in Africa. This year’s election marks the first peaceful transition of power in Liberia since 1944.

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