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George Weah sworn in as Liberia's president

By BBC
George Weah is new President of Liberia
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Tens of thousands of Liberians have witnessed the swearing-in of George Weah as the new president of Liberia, at a packed stadium on the outskirts of Monrovia.

A former international football legend, George Weah replaces Africa's first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

It's Liberia's first transition between democratically-elected leaders since 1944.

Also present are heads of state and several celebrity football players.

 

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