Liberia's president faces economic headwinds

Significance

This constitutes another economic blow for the government, adding to problems with the supply of electricity and fuel, and rising inflationary pressures. Moreover, the pressures come at a difficult time for President George Weah as he tries to bolster his position ahead of 2023 elections.

Impacts

• Inmate releases will only provide short-term relief to dangerous prison overcrowding.
• The coming year will see few corruption cases brought against members of the ruling party.
• An agreement between the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) and six small opposition parties will have little electoral impact.