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Liberia ex-President Johnson-Sirleaf: 'Power is service'

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July 28, 2025

DW's Aya Chebbi sat down with Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, who made made history as Africa's first elected female head of state, to get her insights on leadership, legacy, and the future of women in African politics. Johnson-Sirleaf served as president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018.

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