This Day in African History – Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Confirmed as Liberia's President

On 23 November 2005 Liberia's National Electoral Commission declared Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf winner of November's presidential election, having concluded its investigation into claims of alleged election fraud filed by her rival, the international soccer star George Weah. Johnson-Sirleaf received nearly 60 per cent of the votes.

• Find out why Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in known as Liberia's 'Iron Lady'.