Liberian president George Weah faces tight runoff vote for a second term against challenger Joseph Boakai

Liberian president George Weah is facing a tight runoff election as he seeks a second term in office. Results from the first round of voting show Weah and his challenger, Joseph Boakai, neck and neck. Both candidates are actively seeking endorsements from other opposition parties, which could sway the outcome. Weah won the 2017 election with promises to fight poverty and develop infrastructure, but he has been accused of not fulfilling these promises.