Charles Taylor declares himself president, as does Harry Moniba, second in command in Doe s defunct government. In spite of this, new armed groups emerge and conflict continues. Peace talks begin in Geneva. Despite the signature of a fresh peace accord, the war continues. A total of 150,000 people have been killed and a million displaced since the start of the conflict.
Disarmament begins and refugees return.
Charles Taylor is elected president by a landslide. As yet unscheduled presidential elections due to take place. The only way is up. All that football needs a ball, a bit of space and children. Fans crowd the net at half-time during a local match.