The black American Muslim activist, Louis Farrakhan, has arrived in Liberia on the latest stage of his tour of Middle Eastern and African countries.

Mr Farrakhan, who leads the Nation of Islam movement was due to visit the central mosque in the capital, Monrovia, where hundreds of people were reported to have gathered during the day.

During his two day visit, he is expected to meet President Charles Taylor.

Mr Farrakhan arrived from Niger, where he made a speech calling for Islamic unity to combat international sanctions against Iraq, Libya, and Sudan.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
 

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