President of Liberia, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, giving his inauguration speech after taking the oath of office on January 22, 2024. During his campaign, Boakai emphasized his commitment to addressing key challenges faced by the country, including corruption, poverty, and infrastructural development. President Boakai, who was sworn in at noon today, had been delivering his speech for over 30 minutes when the incident occurred. Dressed in traditional country cloth attire over a bullet-proof vest, President Boakai began to show signs of uneasiness reportedly due to the high temperature. Despite the unexpected interruptions, sources have confirmed that President Boakai is in good condition.

Source: Daily Observer January 22, 2024 21:00 UTC