Tragedy Strikes Boakai's Victory Celebration in Liberia
Newly-elected President Pledges to Review Mining Concessions
- President-elect Joseph Boakai's victory celebration in Liberia was marred by a vehicle ramming into the crowd, causing fatalities and injuries.
- The incident occurred at the Unity Party headquarters in Monrovia, and it's unclear if it was politically motivated.
- Boakai won the presidential election with 50.64% of the vote, narrowly defeating incumbent President George Weah.
- Weah conceded defeat several days prior to the official announcement, urging his supporters to respect the vote's outcome.
- Boakai has pledged to review mining concessions to ensure they benefit the country, highlighting the mining sector as a problem area.