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Liberia’s new President takes office
Monrovia, Jan 23 (IANS) Liberia’s new President George Weah took the oath of office on Monday with a vow to bolster the weak economy and to eradicate corruption.
Weah, a former international football star, was sworn in at noon inside the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium near the capital city of Monrovia, reports Xinhua.
“There is more hope among our allies. Relationship will grow much stronger during my tenure,” Weah said in his inaugural speech.
Weah took over from Africa’s first elected female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who served a two-term tenure of 12 years.
The presidential inauguration on Monday was the country’s first transition between democratically-elected leaders since 1944.
Weah, who defeated the erstwhile governing party’s candidate and former Vice President Joseph Boakai during the presidential run-off on December 26, vowed to prosecute corrupt officials.
He assured the international community that Liberia will be open for business at all times, as the new government would create a conducive environment for huge investments.
He also pledged to invest in agriculture and infrastructure to improve the livelihood of Liberians.
At least eight African heads of state and some international soccer stars witnessed the ceremony.
–IANS
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The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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