Boakai Vows to Tackle Graft as He Takes Oath as Liberia President

Liberia's president-elect Joseph Boakai, who defeated President George Weah in a runoff election, gives a speech after he was sworn in as president during the inauguration ceremony in Monrovia, Jan. 22, 2024.

Liberia's new president Joseph Boakai pledged to fight corruption in the West African country as he was sworn into office on Monday following his election victory over former football star George Weah.