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by Philippe SIUBERSKI Agence France Presse MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) — Liberians and international football stars have joined together in celebrating George Weah’s presidential victory in the country’s first democratic transfer of power in decades, as the former striker vowed to usher in a period of change. Idolised in Liberia as “Mister George”, Weah is to be sworn in on January 22, replacing Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who in 2006 took the helm of the West African […]
New York, United States | AFP UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday congratulated George Weah on his victory in Liberia’s presidential election and praised the peaceful conduct of the vote. Guterres “applauds all Liberians for the successful completion of the elections process, which was conducted in a peaceful environment,” a statement from the UN chief’s spokesman said. Liberia’s election board certified Weah as the winner of the election on Friday, marking the country’s first peaceful transfer of power after […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Former international football star George Weah, who has won Liberia’s presidential run-off, follows several celebrities who have achieved the top job in their countries. However, only one sportsman — Hungary’s double Olympic fencing champion Pal Schmitt — has previously become president. Here are some precedents: US: Reagan and Trump B movie actor Ronald Reagan, who played in Hollywood for more than two decades, was the first cinema star to enter the […]
MONROVIA, Liberia (AFP) – 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 Patriotic Party (NPP) was formed in 1997 by members of the National […]
