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Tragedy Strikes Boakai's Victory Celebration in Liberia

Newly-elected President Pledges to Review Mining Concessions

  • President-elect Joseph Boakai's victory celebration in Liberia was marred by a vehicle ramming into the crowd, causing fatalities and injuries.
  • The incident occurred at the Unity Party headquarters in Monrovia, and it's unclear if it was politically motivated.
  • Boakai won the presidential election with 50.64% of the vote, narrowly defeating incumbent President George Weah.
  • Weah conceded defeat several days prior to the official announcement, urging his supporters to respect the vote's outcome.
  • Boakai has pledged to review mining concessions to ensure they benefit the country, highlighting the mining sector as a problem area.
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