Opposition supporters protest over rising food and fuel prices and President George Weah’s absence since late October
Demonstrators gather as they protest over the ongoing economic hardship and President George Weah's prolonged absence from the country, in Paynesville, Liberia, December 17 2022. Picture: CARIELLE DOE/REUTERS
Large protests have taken place sporadically during Weah’s five years in office, but anger over his government’s management of the economy has grown as Liberians grapple with rising food and fuel prices linked to the Ukraine war and fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Many of the protesters wore shirts printed with the face of Alexander Cummings, who is challenging Weah for the presidency under the ANC flag ahead of a 2023 election. Some held banners reading “We are tired of suffering”.
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