With his program for the poor and his promise of a policy taking into account the needs of youth, George Weah had raised great hopes upon coming to power in January 2018. Three years later, however, the situation remains very difficult for the majority of Liberians.

The Covid-19 pandemic struck an already fragile economy. On the health front, the number of officially recorded cases is very low but lockdown measures and the absence of tourists contributed to a contraction in economic activity in 2020.

A year ago, last January, major demonstrations had been organized to denounce President Weah's lack of results.

Among the achievements nonetheless to his credit: free public university, road construction and renovation work in certain slums. Projects however tarnished by suspicions of corruption and fraud.

On the political front, the final results of the December 8 election have still not been announced. Senatorial elections coupled with a referendum modifying the Constitution. According to partial results, the ruling party lost senators and the referendum's no vote is in the majority. The text notably provided for a reduction in the presidential term. Opponents feared that with this reform, George Weah would give himself the possibility of one day seeking a third term as well.