Joseph Boakai elected president of Liberia, final results show

News, World | Published: November 21, 2023 | Last Updated: November 21, 2023 | By Reuters Reuters

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Opposition Unity Party and Liberia President-elect Joseph Boakai poses for a picture as he attends an interview with Reuters at his home in Monrovia, November 19, 2023. REUTERS/Carielle Doe

MONROVIA (Reuters) – Joseph Boakai has been elected president of Liberia with 50.64% of the vote, beating President George Weah who got 49.36%, according to final results announced by the election commission on Monday.