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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.
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