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Liberia is getting a new president in what is expected to be the country's first peaceful transfer of power in more than 70 years. Officials are still counting votes after Tuesday’s election, but George Weah, a former international soccer star and Liberian senator, is widely favored to win the presidency.
Weah would replace Africa’s first elected female head of state, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei, Liberian researcher, activist and political commentator joins The Takeaway from Monrovia to talk about the significance of the election.
This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich.
