Tag: Liberia
“Sleepy Joe” becomes president in Liberia – modest man of the people Joseph Boakai convinced voters in Africa’s oldest republic
The 78-year-old president is expected to unite Liberia after the tumultuous tenure of his predecessor, George Weah. Liberian election winner Joseph Boakai has worked for decades in power cabinets, for…
George Weah concedes defeat to Joseph Boakai
The outgoing president of Liberia, George Weah, conceded Friday evening his defeat in Tuesday’s presidential election against opponent Joseph Boakai, in a speech on public radio, while the country awaits…
Presidential election in Liberia: between George Weah and Joseph Boakai, the second round promises to be close
Nearly 2.4 million voters are called to the polls this Tuesday, for the second round of the presidential election. The outgoing president, Georges Weah, is seeking a second term. Facing…
Presidential election in Liberia: civil society observers organize for the second round
D-1 with the second round of the presidential election in Liberia. Incumbent President George Weah faces Joseph Boakai, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s former vice president. The two rivals ran a close…
the two main candidates campaigning before the election
Last day of campaigning in Liberia ahead of the general elections on October 10. Focus on the two main posters of the presidential election: on the one hand, the outgoing…
Liberians struggle with inflation ahead of general elections
Tuesday, October 10, Liberians will be called to vote in general elections: they will have to elect senators, deputies, and a new president. The outgoing president, George Weah, is seeking…
Presidential election in Liberia: independent candidates focus on the fight against corruption
In Liberia, 20 presidential tickets are in the running for the vote on Tuesday, October 10. Among the headliners is outgoing President Georges Weah and former Vice-President Joseph Boakai. But…
UN warns of violent election in Liberia
Share the article Save the article full screen Authorities warn of violence during the election campaign in Liberia. Archive image. Photo: Abbas Dulleh/AP/TT The UN appeals to the parties in…
UN warns of violent election in Liberia
“We are concerned about reports of election-related violence and the use of language approaching hate crimes,” says the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Seif Magango. The…
a public debate but without the main candidates
In Liberia, the campaign for the general elections on Tuesday October 10 continues. Beyond the meetings and local campaigns, a public debate was organized yesterday, Tuesday October 3, in Monrovia.…