Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for “responsible governance” and demonstrate “solidarity” with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians complain about the rising cost of living. Around one in five people live on […]
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai neck and neck
Liberia’s President George Weah and his rival Joseph Boakai are neck and neck, with votes from nearly 73% of polling stations counted, provisional results show. Mr Weah has 43.8% while Mr Boakai has 43.54% of the votes tallied so far, following the 10 October elections. A run-off will be held if neither candidate gets more […]
Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
Liberians are voting in a fiercely contested presidential election, with former football star George Weah, 57, making a bid for a second term. His main challenger is former Deputy President Joseph Boakai, 78. Mr Boakai has waged his campaign under the slogan “Rescue”, arguing that the West African state went downhill during Mr Weah’s first […]
