Liberians are choosing a new president in a run-off vote between Vice-President Joseph Boakai and former international footballer George Weah.<br/><br/>Mr Weah, 51, won the first round, but did not secure the required 50 per cent of the vote for an outright victory. <br/><br/>Legal challenges delayed the vote to replace Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president. Liberia, which was founded by freed US slaves in the 19th Century, has not had a smooth transfer of power in 73 years.<br/><br/>Polls across Liberia opened at 0130 Indian time and will close at 2330 Hrs. More than two million people are eligible to cast their ballots.

Liberians are choosing a new president in a run-off vote between Vice-President Joseph Boakai and former international footballer George Weah.<br/><br/>Mr Weah, 51, won the first round, but did not secure the required 50 per cent of the vote for an outright victory. <br/><br/>Legal challenges delayed the vote to replace Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president. Liberia, which was founded by freed US slaves in the 19th Century, has not had a smooth transfer of power in 73 years.<br/><br/>Polls across Liberia opened at 0130 Indian time and will close at 2330 Hrs. More than two million people are eligible to cast their ballots.