News Is Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's Victory a Turning Point for African Politics?

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Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has made history as the first woman elected head of state in modern African history, winning the presidency of Liberia after a competitive campaign against soccer star George Weah. Her victory is seen as a potential turning point in African politics, particularly as women constitute a majority of the population. Johnson-Sirleaf's background includes experience as a Harvard-educated economist and a former World Bank official, which adds to her credibility as a leader. The discussion highlights optimism regarding her leadership and the implications for women's roles in governance across the continent.
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DAKAR, Senegal, Nov. 11 - Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a Harvard-educated economist and former World Bank official who waged a fierce presidential campaign against the soccer star George Weah, emerged victorious on Friday in her quest to lead war-torn Liberia and become the first woman elected head of state in modern African history.
I will be watching her closely. This could signal a major shift in African politics since women make up a majority of the population.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/12/international/africa/12liberia.html
 
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Wow she use to work for citibank? Very interesting to say the least.

The fact that she beat a soccer star gives me new hope in mankind.
 
I guess Mr. Weah didn't meet his GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAL.
 

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