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Army deployed after Liberian MP dies ahead of swearing-in

Army deployed after Liberian MP dies ahead of swearing-in

The Liberian army was forced to intervene after supporters of a deceased member of the House of Representatives went on the rampage after confirmation of the lawmaker's death.

Weah's party claims opposition rigged Liberia presidential poll

Weah's party claims opposition rigged Liberia presidential poll

President George Weah's party has alleged that the November 14 Liberian presidential run-off was rigged in favour of opposition candidate Joseph Boakai.

Is Liberia a shining example of democracy for West Africa?

Is Liberia a shining example of democracy for West Africa?

Liberian President George Weah has been hailed for conceding to his rival in a region experiencing military takeovers and extended presidential terms.

Liberian president-elect urges unity in first speech

Liberian president-elect urges unity in first speech

Joseph Boakai defeated incumbent George Weah by a margin of just 20,567 ballots.

Liberia's president-elect cancels victory celebrations after deaths

Liberia's president-elect cancels victory celebrations after deaths

Authorities say the driver of a jeep willfully struck a gathering of Unity Party supporters who were celebrating.

Fatalities after car hits crowd celebrating Liberia's Boakai win

Fatalities after car hits crowd celebrating Liberia's Boakai win

Police say they are searching hospitals for other victims, while the Unity Party said at least 10 people had died in the incident.

Final results of Liberia presidential run-off out

Final results of Liberia presidential run-off out

Just over 20,500 votes have separated Joseph Boakai and George Weah in the November 14, 2023 Liberian presidential run-off.

Joseph Boakai: Opposition veteran set to be Liberia's new president

Joseph Boakai: Opposition veteran set to be Liberia's new president

New leader has pledged to improve infrastructure, invest in agriculture, attract investment, open the country to tourism and restore Liberia's reputation.

Liberia polls: ECOWAS warns against 'premature declaration' of win

Liberia polls: ECOWAS warns against 'premature declaration' of win

West African regional bloc ECOWAS has warned political players in Liberia against the premature declaration of victory in the November 14 presidential run-off.

Liberia presidential run-off: Vote counting starts

Liberia presidential run-off: Vote counting starts

Voting has closed in Liberia as two front-runners in last month's presidential election, George Weah and Joseph Boakai, face off in a run-off.

Liberia elections: Ecowas monitors deny receiving bribe

Liberia elections: Ecowas monitors deny receiving bribe

The claim against the monitors was made by a spokesperson of the Unity Party whose presidential candidate is headed to a runoff against the incumbent.

Liberia elections 2023: Know the two men still standing

Liberia elections 2023: Know the two men still standing

Liberia is heading for a presidential runoff after none of the 20 candidates in the first round secured the required votes to win outright. The top two, incumbent George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai are now set for another clash.