Published 3rd August 2007
Rumours and plots
President Johnson-Sirleaf's enemies have come out in the open with a raft of allegations and threats of military action
Murky reports of coup plots and corruption are tarnishing President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's government. Local political scheming undermines her high international credibility and that of her Finance Minister, Antoinette Sayeh. Behind the scheming lie opposition forces, some wanting to cover up past misdeeds, others detesting Johnson-Sirleaf's brusque political style.
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