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US election: Donald Trump, Joe Biden offer stark difference on pandemic in final push
US President Donald Trump and his rival, Democratic nominee Joe Biden, hit the road on Sunday, two days before the election, matching their ground game with a blitz of social media activity.
Liberian rerun: Police say threat level low
The Liberia National Police has allayed fears of possible violence in Tuesday’s presidential run-off election, saying the threat level “is very low’’.
Liberia to choose between soccer star, VP in Tuesday runoff
Liberians head to the polls Tuesday for a runoff election between a former international soccer star and the vice president to replace Africa's first female head of state.
US predicts violence in Liberia election, warns nationals
The U.S. government, through its embassy in Monrovia, has warned of possible violence before or after Tuesday’s presidential run-off elections in Liberia.
Liberia to vote in delayed run-off for new president
Liberians choose a new leader on Tuesday in a run-off between Vice President Joseph Boakai and footballing icon George Weah, a vote that will mark the country's first democratic transition since 1944.
Liberia’s Supreme Court dismisses VP Joseph Boakai petition, election slated for December 26
Liberia’s Supreme Court has thrown out a request by the governing Unity Party to halt the 26 December presidential run-off election between ex-football star George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai.
Major Liberian opposition party backs Senator George Weah presidency
A Liberian opposition party formally backed George Weah for president on Thursday despite mounting a prolonged legal fight with his opponent, Vice-President Joseph Boakai, against the country's electoral commission.
Liberia presidential runoff set for December 26
The runoff in Liberia's presidential elections will be held on December 26, the country's electoral overseer announced on Tuesday, clearing a last hurdle in a protracted saga.
Liberia’s Supreme Court lifts suspension on presidential run-off election
The Supreme Court of Liberia has lifted its stay order on the country’s presidential run-off election earlier billed for Nov. 7.
Liberian parties register election appeal with Supreme Court
The parties of the Liberian presidential candidates who finished second and third in October 10 elections have lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court calling for a re-run of the vote.
Liberia election dispute heads back to Supreme Court
The Board of Commissioners of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has upheld Tuesday’s ruling of NEC Dispute Hearing Officer which dismissed complaints of fraud against the Oct. 10 presidential elections.
Liberia election board rejects vote fraud claims
Liberia’s election commission on Friday confirmed its rejection of fraud allegations over the first round of presidential elections, setting the scene for a showdown at the Supreme Court.
Re-run hope rises for Liberia’s George Weah as challenger’s appeal is dismissed
The Hearing Office of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has dismissed complaints of electoral fraud that has stalled the run-off presidential elections.
Liberia’s election petition panel trashes Charles Brumskine’s fraud allegations
The Hearing Office of Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) has dismissed complaints of electoral fraud that has stalled the run-off presidential elections.
Liberia electoral commission rejects parties’ fraud case
Liberia's electoral commission on Monday formally rejected fraud allegations lodged by two parties over the presidential election result, setting the country on a course for a showdown at the Supreme Court.
International pressure ramps up over Liberia election delay
The European Union on Tuesday joined an international chorus urging Liberian political parties and its electoral commission to end "unnecessary delays" and elect a new president.
Liberia election was designed to be rigged – Joseph Boakai
Liberia's Vice-President has quietly occupied the executive backseat for 12 years, but in light of electoral fraud he believes snatched away his chance at the presidency, Joseph Boakai, is unleashing himself.
Liberia Supreme Court delays presidential runoff indefinitely
Liberia’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the country’s electoral commission to resolve a fraud complaint lodged by an opposition party before a runoff vote for the presidency can be held.
Liberia holds breath as Supreme Court rules on presidential vote
Liberians nervously awaited a Supreme Court ruling on Monday on the timing of a runoff presidential vote after the process was thrown into uncertainty by fraud allegations.
Liberia in delicate political dilemma
As the Supreme Court of Liberia decides on the fate of the stalled presidential run-off election on Monday, many are worried about its implications for the country’s political future.
Liberia’s election delay divides already tense nation
The extraordinary delay in electing Liberia's new leader amid claims of electoral fraud is entrenching existing divides between the candidates and outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, as voters wait nervously for a resolution.
Liberia’s election delay divides already tense nation
The extraordinary delay in electing Liberia's new leader amid claims of electoral fraud is entrenching existing divides between the candidates and outgoing President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, as voters wait nervously for a resolution.
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Hutu rebels accuse DRC, Rwanda over Italian ambassador’s killing
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