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Liberia's runoff election: What to expect?

Liberia's runoff election: What to expect?

Liberians return to the polls in a runoff election between George Weah and Joseph Boakai

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

November 10, 202335m 56s

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Show Notes

Liberians return to the polls on Tuesday in a runoff election between President George Weah and former vice-president Joseph Boakai. It follows a fiercely fought first round in which neither candidate was able to secure 50% of the votes for an outright victory. So, what can we expect from the runoff?

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