01 / 07
1966
Early Life
Born in Monrovia
George Manneh Weah was born in Monrovia on 1 October 1966 and was raised largely by his grandmother, Emma Forkay Klonjlaleh Brown.
Monrovia, Liberia
View the full story 
George Manneh Weah · 2029
A Record of Service.A Vision for Liberia.
Former President of Liberia, humanitarian and public servant. A campaign grounded in documented experience and a national programme for Liberia's next chapter.
George Manneh WeahFormer President of Liberia · 2029 Presidential Candidate
A Life of Service. Experienced Leadership. Jobs & Enterprise. National Unity. Roads & Connectivity. Affordable Electricity. Education & Skills. Agriculture & Food Security. Health & Community Care. Clean Government. Digital Liberia. Youth Opportunity. Peace & Democracy. Local Value & Sustainable Growth. A Vision for Liberia.
George Manneh WeahFormer President of Liberia | 2029 Presidential Candidate
Meet George Weah
A Liberian story known around the world.
George Manneh Weah is a former President of the Republic of Liberia, an internationally celebrated footballer and a longtime humanitarian. Born in Monrovia on 1 October 1966, he rose from Liberian football to AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, becoming the 1995 Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year. He was elected Senator for Montserrado County in 2014 and President in 2017, serving from January 2018 to January 2024. After narrowly losing the 2023 runoff, he conceded and supported a peaceful constitutional transfer of power. He remains active in public life and declared his intention in July 2026 to contest the 2029 presidential election.
2018–2024President of Liberia
1995Ballon d'Or & FIFA World Player
2024Constitutional transfer of power
The Journey
A Life of Service
From Monrovia to world football, humanitarian work and national leadership, explore the milestones that shaped George Weah's public life.
011966
2018–2024
The Presidential Record
A documented account of programmes, reforms and public projects undertaken during the Weah administration, with source material and context where available.
Grand Gedeh
Additional Financing for the Côte d’Ivoire Border–Toe Town–Zwedru Road Link
85 km road link; 900,000 farmers and road users targeted by the broader financing
In December 2023, the World Bank approved additional financing under RETRAP to support an 85 km all-weather road link from the Côte d’Ivoire border through Toe Town to Zwedru.
Tuition-Free Undergraduate Policy at Public Universities
Tuition-free undergraduate study at public universities
On 24 October 2018, President Weah announced tuition-free undergraduate study at the University of Liberia and other public universities in Liberia.
Electricity Tariff Reductions for Low-Consumption Households
US$0.385 → US$0.22 → US$0.15 per kWh
World Bank-supported reforms reduced the electricity tariff applied to eligible low-consumption households from US$0.385/kWh to US$0.22/kWh in 2021 and then to US$0.15/kWh in 2022.
Margibi
Dedication of the 14 Military Hospital
Dedicated September 2021
President Weah dedicated the 14 Military Hospital in Margibi County on 1 September 2021 following construction initiated during his administration.
2029
Vision for Liberia
A practical national programme focused on jobs, productive infrastructure, stronger public services and accountable delivery.
01
Economy, Jobs & Enterprise
Jobs, Enterprise & the Cost of Living
Make economic growth visible in household incomes by expanding productive work, strengthening Liberian businesses, improving access to finance and protecting macroeconomic stability.
41.7%of Liberia's population was aged 15–35 in the 2022 census
Explore the policy 02
Infrastructure & National Connectivity
Roads, Ports & National Connectivity
Treat roads, ports and logistics as economic infrastructure: connect counties to markets, keep strategic corridors passable year-round and make project delivery publicly trackable.
Large gapin infrastructure remains a central development constraint
Explore the policy 03
Energy & Productive Infrastructure
Affordable Electricity for Homes & Production
Expand reliable electricity while improving utility performance, regional power integration and productive energy for businesses, farms, schools and health facilities.
34.9%electricity access in Liberia in 2024
Explore the policy 04
Education & Human Capital
Education, Skills & a Route to Work
Put foundational learning, teacher quality, technical education and employment-linked skills at the centre of a system that prepares Liberians for work and citizenship.
Nearly 50%of school-age children were reported out of school
Explore the policy Public Engagements
Speeches, Events & Public Appearances
Highlights from George Weah's speeches, public appearances and engagements in Liberia and abroad.
Keynote Address — Nigerian Bar Association 66th Annual General Conference
August 23, 2026
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Federal Republic of Nigeria
30Jul 2026
CDC-USA National Convention — Keynote Address
Springfield, Pennsylvania, United States
27Jun 2026
CDC 22nd Anniversary & National Political Renewal Dialogue
Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County
Official Media
Photography & Film
An organised visual archive of public service, engagements and campaign activity.
Speech · August 23, 2026
Keynote Address at the Nigerian Bar Association's 66th Annual General Conference
News · July 30, 2026
George Weah Declares Intention to Contest Liberia's 2029 Presidential Election
Statement · November 17, 2023
Address to the Nation on the 2023 Presidential Runoff
Speech · September 20, 2023
Address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Speech · September 22, 2022
Address to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Newsroom
News & Updates
Official campaign news, press releases, speeches and statements.
Weah 2029
Stay Connected to the Campaign
Receive campaign information, follow public events and learn how to participate.