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Joseph Boakai officially declared winner of Liberia election

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 …

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Liberia’s President George Weah defeated in presidential election

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,” …

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US to restrict visas on those ‘undermining’ Liberia polls

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 …

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