After several extensions to its mission, the United Nations Mission in Liberia has finally closed its peace keeping operations.
Full Transcript: Pres. George Weah’s Inaugural Address
The full transcript of President George M. Weah’s inaugural address.
Weah Vows to Continue Sirleaf’s Pledge of Education as Human Right
George Manneh Weah has vowed to continue the commitment started by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on ECOWAS’ Vision 2020 goal to promote education as a human right for all.
International Observers Highlight Findings on Runoff Election
International observer missions in Liberia, including the Carter Center, the European Union, the African Union, and ECOWAS, have described Tuesday’s poll as calm and orderly.
Scenes From the Presidential Runoff Election
The December 26 presidential runoff election between the Unity Party and Coalition for Democratic Change was marred by a very low turnout at several polling centers across Montserrado.
NEC Says Runoff Election was Smooth and Marked by Improvements
Shortly after the close of voting in Tuesday’s presidential runoff election, the National Elections Commission has described the poll as “smooth and marked by improvements.â€
NEC Announces Runoff Election Schedule
On Tuesday, November 12, the National Elections Commission announced the date for the runoff election between the Unity Party and Coalition for Democratic Change as December 26.
ECOWAS, AU and UNMIL Worried Over Timeline for Democratic Transition
The Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, and the United Nations Mission in Liberia have expressed deep concern over the timeline for the country’s democratic transition, amid the current political situation.