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President George Weah will be running for a second six-year term on the ticket of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). His main opponents are former Vice President…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281963
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President George Weah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is facing former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the opposition Unity Party (UP). This follows an October…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283355
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The process, which represents the country’s first use of biometric data for an election, was marred by irregularities. Meanwhile, key powerbroker Senator Prince Johnson of Nimba…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279214
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Whoever succeeds outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will have to tackle widespread state corruption, cut recurrent government expenditure and boost infrastructure spending…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225153
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In his inaugural speech -- which he was unable to finish because he felt faint -- the 79-year-old Boakai vowed to tackle corruption, explore the possibility of establishing a war…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285220
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This constitutes another economic blow for the government, adding to problems with the supply of electricity and fuel, and rising inflationary pressures. Moreover, the pressures…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268386
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Jallah was an independent candidate supported by the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) party. Jallah won by a very narrow margin in a county that is a traditional…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271930
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This comes as the CPP finds itself embroiled in a major legal dispute, involving criminal charges levelled against Alexander Cummings, the leader of the Alternative National…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267388
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Weah faces criticism for cost of living challenges, as well as a prolonged absence from the country, in part due to the World Cup. Weah has also lost the critical backing of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275851
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Regionally, terrorism will remain a threat, particularly in the Sahel: much depends on whether Mali's decentralisation programme can keep armed groups engaged in the peace process.