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Liberians vote in presidential run-off between George Weah and Joseph Boakai

Liberia is gearing up for the run-off presidential election on Wednesday. President George Weah is fighting to keep his job as he faces stiff competition from former vice president Joseph Boakai. The election is a rematch of 2017 – when Weah defeated Boakai with 61 percent. But since then, some…

France 24

Liberia’s Weah and rival Boakai meet again in presidential run-off

President Weah is contesting against rival Boakai for the second consecutive election, after 2017’s match-up.

Al Jazeera

Liberia's election set for run-off in tightest race since end of civil war

Liberia is headed for a run-off election with incumbent President George Weah, a former soccer star who has been in power since 2018, running neck and neck with main opponent Joseph Boakai.

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Liberian President George Weah to face Joseph Boakai in second round run-off

Liberia's presidential election seems to be on track for a run-off after last week's ballot. Provisional results show President George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai neck-and-neck, below the threshold needed to avoid a second round. Also in this edition: parts of Ghana are under water after heavy flooding caused…

France 24

US officially labels ousting of Niger's president a 'coup'

The US formally acknowledges that Niger's military staged a coup when it ousted President Mohamed Bazoum back in July. The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile, the first convoy of French troops prepares to leave Niger. Also in this edition:…

France 24

What to know about Liberia’s presidential election

Liberia goes to the polls on Tuesday amid growing anger over corruption and the cost of living.

Al Jazeera

The key issues at stake in Liberia’s presidential election

Issues around the economy and the civil war could affect how Liberians vote in Tuesday’s election, analysts say.

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The people vying for Liberia’s presidency on October 10

President George Weah, who is seeking a second six-year term, is up against 19 other candidates, on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Liberia elections 2023: three things the next president must do

Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, is about to choose its next president.

The Conversation

USAID to slowly resume food aid to Ethiopia after suspension in June over fraud

The renewed aid comes after follows reforms put in place by the Ethiopian government and agency partners to improve food distribution. But USAID will keep most operations suspended after concerns of systematic diversion of aid. Also in this edition: 400 French soldiers in the town of Ouallam will be the…

France 24

"Food insecurity and healthcare neglect"

"Our findings demonstrate the need to improve the health and quality of life of [Liberians] living with diabetes"

Salon

Medicine or food? People with diabetes in Liberia sometimes have to choose between the two

Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million.

The Conversation

Liberia's young voters engage for peaceful elections

In a schoolroom, young Liberians take it in turns to draw an image expressing what they fear most as they become eligible to vote for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

‘It has a price’: war photographer Corinne Dufka on capturing conflict

The esteemed photographer has spent more then a decade in places such as Bosnia and Liberia, remembered in a powerful new book

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Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations qualifier postponed after devastating earthquake

Congo and Gambia are due to contest a Group G match in Marrakech on Sunday evening

Salon

RNC posts wrong flag to honor July 4

The tweet, which appeared to show the Liberian flag, was soon deleted

The Guardian - US

Republican party tweets Independence Day well-wishes with flag of Liberia

Official GOP account deletes tweet featuring Liberian flag, which has single white star where Stars and Stripes has 50

The Independent UK

Republican Party mocked for Independence Day tweet – with flag of wrong country: ‘We’re not gonna forget’

Though the tweet was swiftly removed, the deletion was not fast enough to escape the ridicule that followed

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Israeli President Herzog And Liberian President Weah Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

Leaders focus on agriculture, education, and diplomatic ties during productive meeting in Jerusalem.

WEKU

Remembering David Gilkey: His NPR buddies share stories about their favorite pictures

It is the 7th anniversary of the death of NPR photographer David GIlkey, who was killed by a grenade attack while on assignment in Afghanistan. His colleagues talk about his life and work.

Reuters

Swiss court confirms historic war crimes ruling against Liberia warlord

A Swiss court on Thursday upheld a guilty verdict for war crimes in the case of a former Liberian rebel commander and convicted him of crimes against humanity in a landmark case.

The Independent UK

UN peacekeeping on 75th anniversary: Successes, failures and many challenges

Over the past 75 years, the United Nations has sent more than 2 million peacekeepers to help countries move away from conflict, with successes from Liberia to Cambodia and major failures in former Yugoslavia and Rwanda

Newsroom.co.nz

Tauranga company liquidated over $39m dispute with shipping lines

A foreign sales agent allegedly involved is also in hot water over Liberian forestry interests.

Tribune News Service

‘How do you protect a Black kid?’ Protesters demand justice in shooting of Ralph Yarl, 16

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Like Ralph Yarl’s parents, Patience Gaye moved to the United States from Liberia to escape violence before starting a family.

The Conversation

Is democracy on the ballot in west Africa? What the latest data tells us

Democracy indices compiled by respected organisations have suggested that around the world, there’s an increase in authoritarianism or democratic backsliding.

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