Former footballer George Weah takes early lead in presidential election

Former international footballer George Weah has taken an early lead in Liberia's presidential election as the West African nation begins releasing provisional results.

National Election Commission date shared late yesterday showed Weah, of the Coalition for Democratic Change, ahead in 14 of Liberia's 15 counties with Vice President Joseph Boakai, of the Unity Party, leading in his home county, Lofa.