Liberian Elections

As the BBC reports today, the former World Bank economist Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is leading in the election with 60% of the votes counted so far (about 1/3 of the total). While her opponent, George Weah isn't anymore tainted with links to former strongman Charles Taylor, he doesn't have as much experience as she does. It would be a good sign to see Africa's first female head of state be an economist. One hopes that she will be successful in rebuilding the country after years of war.