In pictures: Liberia after the poll

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, known as the "Iron lady", has claimed victory after taking a commanding lead in Liberia's first presidential run-off after 14 years of war.

Her rival, football star George Weah, has cried foul. He claims these ballots papers were pre-marked for Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf and given to election officials to cast.

Mr Weah has urged his supporters to remain calm but some have held demonstrations denouncing the alleged fraud, which is being investigated.

UN officials say there may have been isolated problems but these should not affect the overall result.

Mrs Johnson-Sirleaf and her supporters - mainly women and the educated elite - have started to celebrate what would be the first presidential election victory by a woman in Africa...

... But if her victory is confirmed, the US-educated banker will have a huge job to rebuild the shattered nation.

The 15,000 UN peacekeepers in Liberia have increased their patrols in case of any trouble. These elections are supposed to start a new era after the long civil war.

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