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Joy and hope in Liberia as George Weah sworn in

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

To the cheers of a crowd fired by his promise to bring them jobs and prosperity, former football star George Weah was sworn in as president of Liberia on Monday, completing the country's first transition between democratically-elected leaders in three generations. Weah, 51, takes over from Nobel laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who over 12 years steered the country away from the traumaRead more

Liberian leader expelled from governing party following presidential election defeat

MONROVIA - Muslimchronicle

Liberia's governing Unity Party said on Sunday it had expelled outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from its fold, accusing her of anti-party activities. A spokesman of the party Mohammed Ali confirmed that the party voted to expel Sirleaf late Saturday. The party accused the 79-year-old Sirleaf of violating the political group's constitution by working against her vice president, Joseph Boakai,Read more

Celebrations begin as soccer star George Weah set to be Liberia’s leader

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Celebrations have begun in Liberia as former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah is set to be declared the winner of the West African nation’s presidential election. With more than 98 percent of votes counted late Thursday from this week’s runoff, Weah received 61.5 percent of ballots while Vice President Joseph Boakai received 38.5 percent. Liberia, a nationRead more

Liberians hopeful of first democratic handover since 1944

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Liberians were awaiting Wednesday the result of a presidential election they say represents far more than the choice of a successor to Africa's first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Sirleaf's predecessor Charles Taylor fled the country in 2003 with hopes of avoiding prosecution for funding rebel groups in neighbouring Sierra Leone, while two presidents who served prior to Taylor wereRead more

Counting under way in Liberia presidential run-off

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Vote counting was under way in Liberia on Wednesday following a peaceful run-off election for a new president, pitting former international footballer George Weah against Vice-President Joseph Boakai. Voters were choosing a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as Africa's first elected female head of state. Results of Tuesday's vote are expected in a few days,Read more

Joseph Boakai: Liberian vice president shaking off sleepy image

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Vice-president since 2005, Joseph Boakai has campaigned for president as a natural transition candidate after helping to ensure peace has prevailed in Liberia after back-to-back civil wars. Boakai goes head-to-head with former football star George Weah on Tuesday's long-delayed run-off for the presidency after trailing him in most of the country in the first round of voting. Weah won 38.4 percent of votesRead more

the Jewel in George Weah's crown

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Liberian presidential candidate George Weah's running mate Jewel Howard-Taylor began life in politics as first lady to former warlord leader Charles Taylor, but has since established a formidable political reputation in her own right. Howard-Taylor was a surprise pick for vice-president on the ticket of the footballer turned politician, as many expected her to run for the top job herself. Her National PatrioticRead more

Liberians to choose new leader in delayed presidential vote

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Vote counting has begun in Liberia following a peaceful run-off election for a new president on Tuesday, pitting former international footballer George Weah against Vice-President Joseph Boakai. Voters have chosen a successor to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is stepping down after 12 years as Africa's first elected female head of state. Results are expected in a few days, in what wouldRead more

Five facts that make Liberia’s George Weah a unique presidential candidate

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

As the Liberian Presidential elections get underway, the spotlight is on 51-year-old George Weah. Not a typical candidate, Weah has had a fairly interesting run that has attracted global attention. Here are five facts that make him stand out as a unique candidate: Recognition as a footballer Weah’s life was transformed when manager Arsene Wenger spotted him playing football inRead more

George Weah rallies Liberia faithful ahead of Dec 26 vote

Monrovia - Muslimchronicle

Former football star George Weah has waited 12 years to become president of Liberia, and with his dream now within touching distance fans danced and sang in support in a Monrovia stadium on Saturday. Weah goes head-to-head with Vice-President Joseph Boakai on December 26 in a long-delayed run-off for the presidency, with hopes that Christmas celebrations do not stop his legions of young andRead more