Bbc liberia election news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from the BBC on the Liberian election:
Latest News
- Liberia's presidential election: Weah and Boakai in tight race (December 28, 2017) - The BBC reports on the tight race between incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai and opposition leader George Weah in Liberia's presidential election.
- Liberia's election: Weah wins presidency in runoff (December 31, 2017) - The BBC announces that George Weah has won the Liberian presidential election in a runoff against Joseph Boakai.
- Liberia's Weah: A footballer turned president (January 3, 2018) - The BBC profiles George Weah, the new President of Liberia, who rose from a humble background as a footballer to become the country's leader.
Pre-Election News
- Liberia's election: Weah and Boakai in tight race (December 28, 2017) - The BBC reports on the tight race between incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai and opposition leader George Weah in Liberia's presidential election.
- Liberia's election: Voters head to polls in presidential runoff (December 26, 2017) - The BBC reports on the presidential runoff election in Liberia, which pits incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai against opposition leader George Weah.
- Liberia's election: Weah and Boakai in final push (December 24, 2017) - The BBC reports on the final push by both candidates in Liberia's presidential election, with George Weah and Joseph Boakai making last-minute appeals to voters.
Election Results
- Liberia's election: Weah wins presidency in runoff (December 31, 2017) - The BBC announces that George Weah has won the Liberian presidential election in a runoff against Joseph Boakai.
- Liberia's election: Weah wins with 61.5% of the vote (January 3, 2018) - The BBC reports on the official results of the Liberian presidential election, which show George Weah winning with 61.5% of the vote.
Analysis and Opinion
- Liberia's election: A new era for the country? (January 4, 2018) - The BBC's Africa editor, Fergal Keane, reflects on the implications of George Weah's election victory in Liberia.
- Liberia's election: A chance for change? (December 29, 2017) - The BBC's West Africa correspondent, Thomas Fessy, examines the prospects for change in Liberia under a new government led by George Weah.