President George Weah, a former soccer star whose administration had weathered accusations of corruption, announced that he had lost his bid for re-election to Joseph Boakai, a 78-year-old former vice president.
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Liberia’s Presidential Election Goes to a Runoff
George Weah, a former soccer star who has been president since 2018, ran neck and neck with his main opponent in a rematch of the West African country’s last such contest.
Liberia Presidential Election: What to Know as George Weah Runs Again
George Weah, a former soccer superstar, is running for re-election amid doubts over his ability to tackle rampant corruption and fears of post-election violence.