Tag: Weah
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…
George Weah candidate for re-election
He wants to re-enlist for six years. Liberian President George Weah announced on Monday that he would seek a second consecutive term as leader of the English-speaking West African country…