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December 29, 2017

Liberia: Ex-Footballer George Weah Wins Presidential Election
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In the West African country of Liberia, supporters of ex-footballer
George Weah celebrated as presidential election results showed him far
ahead of his rival, Vice President Joseph Boakai. The former football
star will now succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who was the first woman
elected head of state in Africa. This year's election marks the first
peaceful transition of power in Liberia since 1944.


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