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Liberia are preparing to vote in a highly contested presidential election as former football star George Weah, 57 seeks a second term. However, he faces a major competitor in former Deputy President Joseph Boakai, 78.Mr Boakai has waged his campaign under the slogan “Rescue”. He argues that the West African state derailed during Mr. Weah’s first six years in office. ...

Liberia’s new president, George Weah, pledged to cut his own salary by 25% during a nationwide address in which he warned of tough times ahead for Liberia. Check also:  George  Retired Professional Footballer Wins Liberia Presidential Election Weah said: “The state of the economy that my administration inherited leaves a lot to do and to be decided.” “Our economy is bad ...

Retired professional footballer turned politician, George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, has reportedly won the Liberia Presidential election. Check also: It’s Time For The New Generation To Take Over- Outgoing Liberia’s President Sirleaf Tells Fellow African Presidents The 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner, succeeds President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in a contest that completes the country’s ...