Hundreds rally against government corruption in Liberia
The Peninsula
Monrovia: Hundreds of Liberians took to the streets on Thursday, angry over perceived corruption in President Joseph Boakai s government and democrati...
Monrovia: Hundreds of Liberians took to the streets on Thursday, angry over perceived corruption in President Joseph Boakai's government and democratic backsliding in the west African country, an AFP journalist saw.
Under the pounding rain the protesters marched towards Capitol Hill and other government institutions, chanting "Enough is enough" and brandishing placards taking aim at the head of state.
Critics accuse Boakai, who took office at the beginning of 2024 for a six-year term, of mismanaging the impoverished country's economy, presiding over rampant corruption and failing to improve salaries for public workers.
The government's defenders say it has suspended senior officials for alleged corruption and strengthened ties with investors.
The protesters also accuse Boakai of not keeping the promises he made while campaigning to unseat his predecessor, former Ballon D'Or-winning footballer George Weah.
