Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson dies at 72

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Former Liberian warlord Prince Johnson has died at the age of 72. His family confirmed he passed away on November 28 due to health issues, including high blood pressure. Johnson was notorious for his role in the brutal civil wars in Liberia, particularly for the murder of former president Samuel Doe. He later became a senator and influential political figure. Throughout his political career, Johnson supported various presidential candidates, including Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and George Weah. Most recently, he backed Joseph Boakai in the 2023 election.


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