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Joseph Boakai (C) leader of the main opposition party, the Unity Party (UP), stands in the back of a lorry during his final campaign rally in Monrovia on October 7, 2023. Liberians are scheduled to head to the polls for a general election on October 10, 2023.

Joseph Boakai (C) leader of the main opposition party, the Unity Party (UP), stands in the back of a lorry during his final campaign rally in Monrovia on October 7, 2023.

Photo by GUY PETERSON/AFP via Getty Images.

Liberian President George Weah Concedes Close Election to Joseph Boakai

Joseph Boakai emerged victorious in Liberia's presidential election, which ended with a narrow margin of votes and a peaceful concession.