Liberia's President Weah Concedes Defeat to Boakai in Tight Election
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Liberia's President George Weah has conceded defeat to opposition candidate Joseph Boakai in a tight run-off election. Boakai, a former vice president, won 51% of the votes, according to the country's electoral commission. Weah, a former soccer star, called Boakai to congratulate him on his victory. Weah was seeking reelection for a second term but fell short of the required threshold. He has been praised for ensuring a peaceful transfer of power, a significant milestone in Liberia's fragile democracy.
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