Read: Liberia president launches campaign for second termAFP counted at least five men with injuries, some with large gashes on their heads. Incumbent Weah, 57, who won the 2017 elections, faces 19 presidential candidates and a likely second-round runoff in early November. Former vice president Joseph Boakai, who lost to Weah six years ago, is among the frontrunners for the presidency. Education, peace and job creation are his top priorities. "President Weah is the man of the situation.

Source: Daily Nation October 10, 2023 12:36 UTC