Bbc news liberia election 2017

The 2017 Liberian general election was held on October 10, 2017, to elect the President, Vice President, and members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Here are some key news articles and reports from the BBC on the Liberian election:

  1. "Liberia's presidential election: What you need to know" (BBC News, October 10, 2017)

This article provides an overview of the election, including the candidates, the voting process, and the significance of the election for Liberia.

  1. "Liberia's George Weah wins presidential election" (BBC News, December 28, 2017)

This article reports on the results of the election, which saw George Weah, a former international footballer, win the presidency with 61.5% of the vote.

  1. "Liberia's election: Weah and Boakai in tight race" (BBC News, October 11, 2017)

This article reports on the initial results of the election, which showed a close race between George Weah and Joseph Boakai, the incumbent vice president.

  1. "Liberia's election: Weah's victory sparks jubilation" (BBC News, December 29, 2017)

This article reports on the celebrations that followed Weah's victory, including scenes of jubilation in the streets of Monrovia, the capital city.

  1. "Liberia's election: International observers praise poll" (BBC News, October 12, 2017)

This article reports on the assessment of the election by international observers, who praised the poll as generally free and fair.

  1. "Liberia's election: Weah's challenges ahead" (BBC News, December 29, 2017)

This article looks ahead to the challenges that Weah will face as president, including rebuilding the country's economy and addressing corruption.

Some other news articles and reports from the BBC on the Liberian election include:

These articles provide a comprehensive overview of the election, including the candidates, the issues, the voting process, and the results.