Glafcos Clerides vs Joseph Boakai

Glafcos Clerides was elected President of Cyprus, defeating incumbent George Vassiliou. His election marked a shift in Cypriot politics, with Clerides focusing on reunification talks and European Union accession.

Clerides' government formally began accession negotiations with the European Union, a key goal of his presidency. The process aimed to integrate Cyprus into the EU, providing economic benefits and a framework for reunification.

Clerides engaged in UN-sponsored negotiations with Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denkta

Clerides signed the Treaty of Accession to the European Union in Athens, securing Cyprus's entry into the EU. The treaty was signed on behalf of the entire island, though the Turkish Cypriot north was not under his control.

Clerides was defeated in the presidential election by Tassos Papadopoulos, who opposed the Annan Plan. His loss ended his presidency, but he remained active in politics as a elder statesman until his death in 2013.

Boakai served as Vice President under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from 2006 to 2018. During his tenure, he oversaw post-war reconstruction efforts and helped stabilize Liberia's economy after the civil wars.

Joseph Boakai defeated incumbent President George Weah in the 2023 Liberian presidential election runoff, winning 50.6% of the vote. Boakai, a veteran politician and former vice president, campaigned on promises to fight corruption and improve infrastructure.