Tag: Liberia
Defeated in the presidential election, Weah established as a model of fair play
He lost but won praise from abroad. Liberia’s outgoing president, George Weah, was hailed internationally for immediately defeating the presidential election and promoting a non-violent transfer of power in a…
Video: Liberia: Acting President Weah admits election defeat
This ends a presidency of former professional footballer George Weah that was marked by allegations of corruption. Former Vice President Joseph Boakai will be the new president. This ends a…
Liberia: George Weah admits defeat – politics
George Weah has been voted out of office as Liberia’s president after just one term. The former world footballer, who went into politics after his sports career, admitted his defeat…
Elections: Liberia faces change of government: Weah admits defeat
Choose Liberia before change of government: Weah admits defeat Incumbent George Weah admits defeat in Liberia’s election. photo © Christophe Ena/AP/dpa Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the…
Liberia: President Weah admits defeat
As of: November 18, 2023 4:52 a.m Liberia is one of the poorest countries in the world. Now, after a close runoff election for the presidency, a change of power…
outgoing president George Weah concedes defeat to Joseph Boakai
Joseph Boakai during a campaign rally for the presidential elections, in Monrovia (Liberia), October 7, 2023. CARIELLE DOE / REUTERS The outgoing president of Liberia, George Weah, conceded, Friday evening,…
George Weah concedes defeat to opponent 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…
West Africa: Runoff election decides future head of state in Liberia
West Africa Runoff election decides the future head of state in Liberia Incumbent George Weah has a razor-thin majority ahead of challenger Joseph Boakai. photo © Christophe Ena/AP/dpa Despite rich…
Lost Places: Abandoned 5-star hotel in Liberia in ruins
Watch the video: 5-star hotel in ruins as a silent witness to the escalating violence. It was once considered a symbol of an African dream. But there is not much…
Africa in Photography: Travel Book “Liberia” – Reise
The photographer Andreas Herzau was in Liberia for the first time 25 years ago. A civil war had been raging in the West African country for seven years. It could…