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GNA – Parliament on Tuesday praised Liberia on its historic democratic transfer of power and congratulated President George Oppong Weah for his tenacity that propelled him into the highest political office of that country. “I wish to congratulate the people of Liberia and...

As a footballer, George Weah won accolades few could hope for, picking up the Ballon d’Or and seizing African Footballer of the Year on multiple occasions, alongside a raft of team honours. Fewer still would dare dream of leading their countries; but after winning around 61...

Former football star George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai are headed for a run-off in Liberia’s presidential election. Nearly all the results from Tuesday’s poll have been counted, the election commission says. Mr Weah, the first African to win the Ballon...

MONROVIA (Reuters) – One of Liberia’s leading political parties called for a halt in announcing the result of Tuesday’s presidential election, citing irregularities in the vote. The Liberty Party, whose candidate Charles Brumskine was considered a front-runner to take over...