Liberia's Oldest-Ever President, Joseph Boakai, Takes Office

Boakai Pledges to Address Economic Challenges and Corruption Amid Health Concerns

Joseph Boakai, 79, has been sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president after a narrow win in the November elections.
Boakai has pledged to unite the country and address its economic challenges, including chronic corruption and an ailing economy.
His inauguration ceremony ended abruptly due to physical distress, which was attributed to heat and not his health.
Boakai defeated Liberia’s youngest-ever president, George Weah, whose popularity waned due to accusations of unfulfilled campaign promises.
Despite his promises, analysts predict that positive changes from Boakai's leadership may come slowly due to the significant shift in his agenda from his predecessors.