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Liberia's Presidential Election Run-off: Weah vs Boakai
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The election run-off in Liberia between George Weah and Joseph Boakai is a close contest, with Boakai having a slight lead. Weah, a former international football star, is seeking a second term, while Boakai served as vice-president under Nobel Peace laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The election commission has not yet announced the final result, but it must be made within 15 days. Observers have reported mostly peaceful incidents during the run-off, but there were isolated instances of injuries and hospitalizations.
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