Liberia could make for rare good news in the recent run of African elections.
Former World Footballer of the year George Weah is seeking a second six-year presidential term in Liberia.Civic society says a free and fair election would be good for Liberia and the region.
"Liberians overwhelmingly support elections as the best way to choose their leaders, even though a majority don’t think they ensure that their views will be represented. The majority in the Afrobarometer survey also want the loser to accept defeat in elections so that the country moves forward.
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