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Joy and hope in Liberia as George Weah sworn in

Monrovia - Emiratesvoice

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 fromRead more

Weah sworn in as Liberian president, completes historic transition

Monrovia - Emiratesvoice

Former international football star George Weah was sworn in as Liberia’s new president on Monday, in the country’s first transition between democratically-elected leaders since 1944. Weah, 51, took over from Nobel laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who spent 12 years at the helm, steering the West African nation away from the trauma of a civil war.Read more

Weah's rival congratulates him on winning Liberia's presidential election

Monrovia - Emiratesvoice

Liberian Vice President Joseph Boakai on Friday acknowledged former football star George Weah's victory in the presidential election and appealed for unity in the country's first democratic transfer of power in decades. "I respect the will of the people as announced by the National Electoral Commission," Boakai said, adding that he had called Weah to congratulate him. "I reject anyRead more

the Jewel in George Weah's crown

Monrovia - Emiratesvoice

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

Liberia presidential runoff set for Dec 26

Monrovia - Emirates Voice

The runoff in Liberia's presidential elections will be held on December 26, the country's electoral overseer announced on Tuesday, clearing a last hurdle in a protracted saga. It means the final round of voting between the two leading candidates -- ex-footballer George Weah and Vice President Joseph Boakai -- can go ahead. "I am pleased to announce that the 2017 presidential runoff elections willRead more

Liberian economy struggles as election crisis drags on

Monrovia - AFP

Businesses in Liberia's dual-currency economy are feeling the pinch as customers stay home and the exchange rate keeps climbing in the absence of a resolution to the country's disputed presidential election. "Nobody wants to buy, people are keeping their money," said Ruth Wollie, one of many female market traders who make up an important voting bloc for Liberian politicians. "ForRead more

Liberia election board rejects vote fraud claims

Monrovia - Emirates Voice

Liberia's election commission on Friday confirmed its rejection of fraud allegations over the first round of presidential elections, setting the scene for a showdown at the Supreme Court. The announcement, which concerns the October 10 vote, confirms a decision initially taken on Monday, National Elections Commission (NEC) official Davidetta Lassana told reporters. A second round of voting, pitting Joseph BoakaiRead more

Liberia Supreme Court indefinitely delays

Monrovia - Emirates Voice

Liberia's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the country's electoral commission to resolve a fraud complaint lodged by an opposition party before a runoff vote for the presidency can be held. Supreme Court Chief Justice Francis Ko Liberia's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the country's electoral commission to resolve a fraud complaint lodged by an opposition party before a runoff voteRead more

Liberia Supreme Court indefinitely delays presidential vote

Monrovia - AFP

Liberia's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the country's electoral commission to resolve a fraud complaint lodged by an opposition party before a runoff vote for the presidency can be held. Supreme Court Chief Justice Francis Korkpor said the National Elections Commission (NEC) was prohibited "from conducting the runoff election until the complaint filed by the petitioners is investigated," referring toRead more