"Challenges Ahead: Liberia's New President Boakai Faces Inauguration Hurdles"

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Liberia's new President Joseph Boakai struggled to finish his inauguration speech and had to be assisted away from the podium, with reports suggesting he suffered from heat exhaustion. The 79-year-old, who narrowly defeated former football star George Weah in a run-off election, had pledged to rekindle hope and restore dignity in public service. Concerns about his health had been a major issue during the election campaign, but he assured the public of his good health.
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