In the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the National Assembly was partially destroyed by fire in Liberia, according to reports. While an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause, for the time being, the fire is being investigated as a criminal act. This act will not be …
Read More »Joseph Boakai officially declared winner of Liberia election
Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai has been formally declared the winner of Liberia’s run-off presidential election. Incumbent President George Weah had already conceded on Friday night when Mr Boakai had built an unassailable lead. But not all the votes had been counted. On Monday afternoon, National Elections Commission chairperson Davidetta Browne-Lansanah …
Read More »Liberia’s President George Weah defeated in presidential election
Liberia’s outgoing President George Weah on Friday evening conceded his defeat in Tuesday’s presidential election to opponent Joseph Boakai, as the country awaits the publication of the total results of the vote. “Tonight, the CDC (Mr. Weah’s party) lost the election but Liberia won. It’s time for elegance in victory,” …
Read More »Legislative and presidential elections in Liberia as President Weah seeks second term
Around 2.4 million voters in Liberia are eligible to cast their ballots on Tuesday in a general election in which President George Weah is seeking a second term. Nineteen candidates are hoping to replace the incumbent, former football star George Weah, who is seeking a second term. The two main …
Read More »US to restrict visas on those ‘undermining’ Liberia polls
The United States has announced it will impose visa restrictions on anyone who undermines elections in Liberia next month. It said the move targeted those “undermining democracy in Liberia, including through manipulation or rigging of the electoral process, use of violence… or engagement in any other activity designed to improperly …
Read More »Liberia’s opposition alliance fractures ahead of polls
Liberia’s main opposition Unity Party is now the second to withdraw from the four-party coalition that’s planning to challenge President George Weah in next year’s elections. This latest move leaves the coalition in disarray. The first party to pull out was the All Liberian Party, of millionaire Benoni Urey. The …
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