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Liberian authorities say over eight electoral workers are in detention for their alleged roles in electoral malpractices in an election marred by political tension across the country.

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia’s presidential election Wednesday appeared headed for a run-off, with the top candidates neck and neck and the votes nearly fully counted. President George Weah, who is seeking a second term, had 43.8% of the vote with his main challenger Joseph Boakai at 43.4%, according to the National Elections Commission. A […]

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection in partnership with UNWomen is expected to finally end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices in Montserrado County.

President George Weah , who is seeking a second term, received 43.8% of the vote and his main opponent, Joseph Boakai , 43.4%, according to the National Electoral Commission. A candidate must obtain more than 50% of the votes to win.

With almost all votes counted in Liberia's election, President George Weah and his main rival Joseph Boakai are still running neck and...

Incumbent President George Manneh Weah once more leads the National Elections Commission (NEC) 2023 Presidential votes tally, ahead of his main archrival, former Vice President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, of the opposition Unity Party, just a day after he traded behind Boakai. 

The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a presidential rerun at two polling places in Nimba County Electoral District #4 following the theft and destruction of ballot boxes there.

At least twelve leading civil society organizations (CSOs) have urged the National Elections Commission (NEC) to maintain the integrity of the election and preserve the peace of Liberia.

With votes from more than 98% of polling stations counted, incumbent George Weah garnered 43.79%, while opponent Joseph Boakai won 43.49%, according to the national electoral commission.

A candidate needs more than 50% of the vote to be declared the winner.