Liberians Console Former President Sirleaf Over Son's Death

Condolence messages have been pouring in for former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf after the death of her son Charles Sirleaf, the second child she has lost in three years.

Charles, 68, was a towering figure in the country's financial landscape, having served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia.

The Liberian Observer newspaper quotes family sources as indicating that his death "followed a brief illness" but the family has not officially disclosed the cause of his death.

Madam Sirleaf eulogized that Charles loved his job, colleagues, friends and his family, had no anger, no hatred, nothing against anyone, even against those who betrayed his friendship.

Charles Sirleaf, son of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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