Zambia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, South Africa, among others, underwent significant periods of political instability. Weah proved his mettle on the football pitch by becoming the only African to win the Fifa World Player of the Year award. By CIUGU MWAGIRUMore by this AuthorAs the 2017 African electoral season ends, the world is still toasting the achievements of Liberian president-elect George Weah, 51. Weah proved his mettle on the football pitch by becoming the only African to win the Fifa World Player of the Year award. In the meantime Zambia, Zimbabwe, Senegal, South Africa, among others, underwent significant periods of political instability.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2017 19:38 UTC