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Liberia's Election Marks Major Milestone For The Country

Liberia's Election Marks Major Milestone For The Country

By Ethan Weston

By Ethan Weston
December 28, 2017

December 28, 2017

The country hasn't seen a peaceful transfer of power since the 1940s.

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Liberia is set to elect its new president, and it's a pretty big milestone for the country.

Former soccer star George Weah is leading by over 20 points with almost all of the votes counted.

This will be the first democratic transfer of power in the country since 1944.

Outgoing President Ellen Sirleaf was elected after a civil war deposed then-President Charles Taylor.

Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.

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