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George Weah lists five major issues to tackle as he assumes office

Liberia's former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and the new President elect George Weah speak during his swearing-in ceremony at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Monrovia, Liberia, January 22, 2018. [Photo: REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon]

Former football star George Weah promised to tackle Liberia's economic and social problems as he was sworn in on Monday in the first democratic transfer of power for more than 70 years.

Here are five things he has pledged to do since his election:

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