An American-educated economist, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has claimed victory in the Liberian presidential election and looks set to become Africa's first elected female head of state.
The National Elections Commission said with 97% of votes counted in the presidential run-off, Ms Johnson-Sirleaf now has an unassailable lead with 59.4% of the vote.
There have been clashes between his supporters and United Nations forces who fired tear gas during demonstrations in the capital Monrovia today.
Her rival, former AC Milan footballer George Weah, has filed a formal complaint of fraud.
However, international observers indicated there had been few irregularities in the poll.
