From Liberian President Joseph Boakai slashing his salary by 40 percent, to Kenyan President William Ruto announcing a slate of budget cuts, it is clear that African top officials can do without being lavish.
The resolution by the West African country’s House of Representatives to establish a war crimes court for the prosecution of individuals accused of serious human rights violations during Liberia’s civil wars has been passed by senate, and now awaits the president’s signature.
Joseph Boakai emerged victorious in Liberia's presidential election, which ended with a narrow margin of votes and a peaceful concession.
The football superstar has won the runoff election and will be sworn in next month.
The Liberian Supreme Court announced that there will be no rerun to October's general election
Regional leaders fly into Monrovia to help broker a solution to the political impasse. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is accused of meddling by her own party.
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