Joseph Boakai won Liberia’s presidential election, narrowly defeating incumbent George Weah. Boakai received 50.64% of the votes, a slim margin of 20,567 votes over Weah’s 49.36%. Weah’s peaceful concession to defeat marked a significant moment for the region, often plagued by coups. ECOWAS praised Liberia for its commitment to democracy. Yet, the joy was tainted […]
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