Liberia Heads for Runoff Elections With Most Results Declared

George Weah's Coalition for Democratic Change leads with 39 percent of the votes declared. He is followed by the ruling Unity Party's candidate, Vice President Joseph Boakai, who has 29 percent.

Chairman of the National Elections Commission Jerome G. Korkoya, fourth from left, announces results.

Joseph Boakai and George Weah.

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