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Liberia Holds Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

HeadlineOct 12, 2005

Liberia has held its first elections since a 14-year civil war ended two years ago. Former professional soccer player George Weah has emerged as the frontrunner among 22 candidates for the presidency. His main rival, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, is a former World Bank economist who if elected would become Africa’s first female president. Partial results are expected later today.

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