George Weah
Liberian politician and association footballer
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| 2023 | Months before the election, George Weah accepted the endorsement of the Bassa people for re-election, who praised his competence and passion for developing Liberia. |
| 2023 | George Weah was defeated in a rematch with Joseph Boakai in the 2023 presidential election. |
| 2023 | Months before the election, George Weah accepted the endorsement of the Bassa people for re-election, who praised his competence and passion for developing Liberia. |
| 2023 | George Weah was defeated in a rematch with Joseph Boakai in the 2023 presidential election. |
| July 2023 | George Weah met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening ties, trade, cooperation on international affairs, as well as topics related to peace and security. |
| July 2023 | George Weah met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening ties, trade, cooperation on international affairs, as well as topics related to peace and security. |
| 2022 | Timothy Weah, one of George Weah's sons, was capped for the senior United States national team and scored a goal at the 2022 World Cup against Wales. |
| 2022 | Timothy Weah, one of George Weah's sons, was capped for the senior United States national team and scored a goal at the 2022 World Cup against Wales. |
| August 15 2022 | Three senior members of George Weah's cabinet were sanctioned by the United States due to alleged corruption. |
| August 15 2022 | Three senior members of George Weah's cabinet were sanctioned by the United States due to alleged corruption. |
| 2021 | In his fourth State of the Nation address, President Weah presented a series of proposed economic policies and legislative reforms to tackle the worsening economic conditions in Liberia. |
| 2021 | In his fourth State of the Nation address, President Weah presented a series of proposed economic policies and legislative reforms to tackle the worsening economic conditions in Liberia. |
| 2020 | During his second year in office, Weah's administration faced an economic downturn with inflation reaching 30%, leading to protests that were met with police force, including tear gas and water cannons. |
| 2020 | During his second year in office, Weah's administration faced an economic downturn with inflation reaching 30%, leading to protests that were met with police force, including tear gas and water cannons. |
| September 12 2020 | George Weah declared a national emergency regarding sexual violence in Liberia, pledging to create a special prosecutor for rape, establish a national sex offender registry, and form a national task force to address the issue, along with announcing a $2 million emergency fund. |
| September 12 2020 | George Weah declared a national emergency regarding sexual violence in Liberia, pledging to create a special prosecutor for rape, establish a national sex offender registry, and form a national task force to address the issue, along with announcing a $2 million emergency fund. |
| March 25 2020 | On 25 March 2020, President George Weah recorded a song with the local group The Rabbis, encouraging the Liberian and African population to unite against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The lyrics, written by Weah himself, emphasized the importance of fighting the virus for the sake of loved ones and would be broadcast across various radio stations in Liberia. |
| March 25 2020 | On 25 March 2020, President George Weah recorded a song with the local group The Rabbis, encouraging the Liberian and African population to unite against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The lyrics, written by Weah himself, emphasized the importance of fighting the virus for the sake of loved ones and would be broadcast across various radio stations in Liberia. |
| 2019 | Amidst rising inflation that reached 28%, protests dubbed 'Save the State' occurred in Monrovia and Washington, D.C., reflecting the concerns of Liberians over the economic situation. |
| 2019 | George Weah faced criticism for allegedly inciting violence against opposition candidates, including Telia Urey. |
| 2019 | George Weah faced criticism for allegedly inciting violence against opposition candidates, including Telia Urey. |
| 2019 | Amidst rising inflation that reached 28%, protests dubbed 'Save the State' occurred in Monrovia and Washington, D.C., reflecting the concerns of Liberians over the economic situation. |
| September 2019 | George Weah attended the National Economic Dialogue (NED) to seek solutions to Liberia's economic crisis, urging participation from various organizations to develop a comprehensive economic program. |
| September 2019 | George Weah attended the National Economic Dialogue (NED) to seek solutions to Liberia's economic crisis, urging participation from various organizations to develop a comprehensive economic program. |
| 2018 | George Weah made one appearance for the Liberia national football team. |
| 2018 | George Weah's administration deployed many medics to poor and underserved areas of Liberia to improve healthcare access. |
| 2018 | His government established health insurance programs in Liberia as part of efforts to enhance the country's healthcare system. |
| 2018 | Under George Weah's administration, significant investments were made into healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment across Liberia. |
| 2018 | George Weah oversaw the establishment of Liberia's first dialysis center, contributing to the country's healthcare advancements. |
| 2018 | Under George Weah's administration, significant investments were made into healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment across Liberia. |
| 2018 | His government established health insurance programs in Liberia as part of efforts to enhance the country's healthcare system. |
| 2018 | George Weah's administration deployed many medics to poor and underserved areas of Liberia to improve healthcare access. |
| 2018 | George Weah oversaw the establishment of Liberia's first dialysis center, contributing to the country's healthcare advancements. |
| 2018 | George Weah made one appearance for the Liberia national football team. |
| September 11 2018 | Weah returned to the national team for a friendly match against Nigeria, marking his final international appearance at the age of 51. His number 14 shirt was retired after the game. |
| September 11 2018 | Weah returned to the national team for a friendly match against Nigeria, marking his final international appearance at the age of 51. His number 14 shirt was retired after the game. |
| May 25 2018 | Following a meeting with President Weah, the president of the Liberian Football Association, Musa Bility, announced that Liberia would vote for the Canada–Mexico–United States World Cup bid, diverging from the majority of African nations who were supporting the Moroccan bid. |
| May 25 2018 | Following a meeting with President Weah, the president of the Liberian Football Association, Musa Bility, announced that Liberia would vote for the Canada–Mexico–United States World Cup bid, diverging from the majority of African nations who were supporting the Moroccan bid. |
| February 21 2018 | George Weah made his first official visit outside Africa to France, where he met with French president Emmanuel Macron. The meeting focused on improving the relationship between France and Liberia and sought French assistance for a sports development project in Africa. |
| February 21 2018 | George Weah made his first official visit outside Africa to France, where he met with French president Emmanuel Macron. The meeting focused on improving the relationship between France and Liberia and sought French assistance for a sports development project in Africa. |
| January 29 2018 | In his first annual message to the national legislature, George Weah announced a 25% reduction in his salary and benefits, citing the poor condition of Liberia's economy and stating that sacrifices were necessary for the country. |
| January 29 2018 | George Weah announced his intention to seek constitutional changes to allow citizens of different ethnic descent and foreigners to own land in Liberia, which he described as a 'racist and inappropriate' situation. |
| January 29 2018 | George Weah announced his intention to seek constitutional changes to allow citizens of different ethnic descent and foreigners to own land in Liberia, which he described as a 'racist and inappropriate' situation. |
| January 29 2018 | In his first annual message to the national legislature, George Weah announced a 25% reduction in his salary and benefits, citing the poor condition of Liberia's economy and stating that sacrifices were necessary for the country. |
| January 22 2018 | George Weah was sworn in as the 25th president of Liberia. |
| January 22 2018 | George Weah was sworn in as the 25th president of Liberia. |
| 2017 | Weah was elected President of Liberia in the 2017 election, defeating the incumbent vice president Joseph Boakai. |
| 2017 | George Weah won the first round of the 2017 presidential election in Liberia, securing 38.4% of the vote. |
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