Weah Faces Strong Challenge As Liberians Vote in High-Stakes Presidential Election
- Liberians are voting in a presidential election between incumbent George Weah and main challenger Joseph Boakai.
- Weah's first term was tainted by corruption scandals, while Boakai promises to rescue Liberia from decline.
- Key issues include the economy, infrastructure, education, healthcare, corruption and accountability for past conflicts.
- It is the first election since the end of the UN peacekeeping mission over a decade ago.
- Tensions have flared between supporters of Weah and Boakai amid concerns over potential election-related violence.