Liberia is ready

Link: Liberia 'ready' for post-war poll

This Tuesday is Liberia's presidential run-off, the first after the end of 14 years of war. So far the process has been peaceful and orderly. Please pray that will continue and that the right person will be elected to lead this country in a critical time.


Ex-football star George Weah is facing Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf - seeking to be Africa's first elected female leader.

Some 15,000 UN troops are in Liberia to ensure the election goes smoothly. They say they will deal swiftly with any trouble-makers.

But correspondents say the past few months of campaigning have been remarkably peaceful.

These elections are designed to cement the transformation of Liberia to a democratic state.

Correspondents say whoever wins will have the enormous task of rebuilding a country shattered by the long war. Many buildings in Monrovia were destroyed and there is no mains electricity supply or running water.

Only 20% of the population can read and write.