Liberians Vote in Elections

Liberians are voting in presidential and parliamentary elections.

Nineteen candidates are hoping to replace the incumbent, former football star George Weah, who is seeking a second term.

The two main challengers are former vice president Joseph Boakai and businessman Alexander Cummings.

Both were in an alliance of opposition parties but the coalition broke up after disagreements over who should run for president.

Despite some progress in terms of education and the supply of electricity, critics say there has been widespread corruption during Weah’s time in power.