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20 November 2023
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.
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Sports
31 August 2023
Ranking the Best African Footballers in History
Through the ages, African footballers have also dominated the beautiful game with their passion, tenacity, and talent. From George Weah to Abedi Pele, our ranking is a continental celebration.
Sports
21 June 2023
How African Footballers Changed Football
These African football greats have left an indelible mark in the annals of football history. Here’s how they did it.
News
14 September 2020
Liberia Officially Declares Rape a National Emergency
The move comes after protests this past month which saw thousands of Liberians demonstrating against the alarming rise in the rate of sexual assault.
News
17 March 2020
Flashbacks to Ebola as the First Coronavirus Case Arrives in Liberia
As Liberia gets its first case of COVID-19, some Liberians are bracing for a shock to its health system while others see a resilient nation better prepared to handle the crisis.
Sports
12 September 2018
George Weah Made His Return to Football in the Liberia vs Nigeria Game
The social media reactions reactions to Weah's return span from amusement to confusion and anger.
Sports
26 April 2018
Wenger Out: The Pan-African Legacy of Arsenal's Departing Manager
Examining Arsène Wenger's connection to African players and the rise of diversity in European football.
News
09 April 2018
Staff at Liberia's Biggest Newspaper Arrested
Many worry that the 'FrontPage Africa' closure and arrest of its staff could be a sign of things to come under a George Weah government.
News
30 January 2018
Liberian President Cuts His Salary In Response To The Country’s Economic Status
It's a crowd-pleasing move but the real test of the new leader will be whether he can reduce corruption.
Politics
28 December 2017
George Weah Will be the Next President of Liberia
The football superstar has won the runoff election and will be sworn in next month.
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07 December 2017
Liberia Runoff to go Ahead Says Supreme Court
The Liberian Supreme Court announced that there will be no rerun to October's general election
Politics
01 November 2017
Liberian Supreme Court Halts Second Round Vote Amid Fraud Claims
Regional leaders fly into Monrovia to help broker a solution to the political impasse. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is accused of meddling by her own party.
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