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George Weah lost to Boakai because he failed to tackle corruption, rising commodity prices, and ongoing economic challenges

    Liberian President George Weah lost his second election to former Vice President Joseph Boakai as a result of his failure to tackle corruption, rising prices, and continued economic difficulties tarnished his image, according to the report. According to the information gathered, President George Wuah came into power on …

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President Weah in Hot Oven as Liberia Presidential race goes to run-off

The Liberian Presidential race has ended in a runoff as the two leading candidates, President George Weah (L) and Joseph Boakai (R), was seen in fierce contest as non secured majority votes to be coronated a winner. A run-off election is expected to be held next month in Liberia following …

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President George Weah donates $10,000 to Atsu’s family

Liberia President, George Oppong Weah has donated $10,000 to the family of the late former Newcastle United and Chelsea winger, Christian Atsu. The donation was made on behalf of George Weah, the only African footballer to have won the Ballon D’or award by former Black Stars player, Kwame Ayew. Kwame …

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Liberians protest living costs as Weah returns from 48-day trip

Analysts warn of more protests ahead of the 2023 elections despite President Weah’s popularity in parts of Liberia. Hundreds of protesters gathered on Saturday at the outer section of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia to protest against soaring costs of living, a day before President George Weah’s …

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Jackie Appiah allegedly set to marry Liberian president George Weah on 10th December?

For close to two years now, rumours that have refused to vanish from the internet suggest that Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah is in a secret affair with incumbent Liberian president George Oppong Weah. It was even reported some time ago that Jackie was pregnant with George Weah – An allegation …

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Rice price will never go up under my regime – President Weah Vows

In a bid to ascertain firsthand information and improve on the reported shortage of rice in the local market in Liberia, President George Weah has toured various warehouses at the Freeport of Monrovia with a vow to take punitive measures against unscrupulous business owners and others creating an artificial shortage …

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Liberian President Oppong Weah’s Son Jailed

The son of Liberia’s ex-footballer president, George Weah, has been handed a six-month suspended jail sentence by a French court for “Ibiza-style” parties at his home in an upmarket Paris suburb. George Weah Junior, 33, was also ordered to pay 20,000 euros (24,000 dollars) to his neighbours after more than …

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‘Go to your mother for money’ – George Weah slams country’s youth asking him for help

Liberia’s President George Weah has derided what he perceives as disrespectful text messages sent to him by young people seeking financial relief and claiming to be supporters of his Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) party. In a church sermon, the former world best soccer player told worshippers that out of …

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Liberia’s President Weah lashes out at former Vice President

President George M. Weah addressing wide range of national issues confronting the country on Friday, December 20, 2019 tongue-lashed former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai pointing out that his time (political relevance)is gone; and inciting people to oust his government is no need because he had 12 years and messed …

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