Monrovia, April 25 -- Liberia's Ambassador‑Designate to Italy and a former national chairman of the Congress for Democratic Change, George Solo has passed after a brief illness.

By Jaheim Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafrica.com

Solo's sudden death occurred while traveling to the United States for medical treatment, sources confirmed. He passed away aboard a flight that was scheduled to transit in Morocco, cutting short a career that spanned politics, sports, and diplomacy.    A Political Voice Turned DiplomatSolo first rose to prominence as national chairman of the CDC, Liberia's largest opposition party at the time. Known for his sharp criticisms of the Unity Party government under Ellen Johnson‑Sirleaf, he posi...