In Liberia, a private aircraft carrying President Joseph Boakai and his delegation made a tense landing at Roberts International Airport on Thursday evening.

The plane, returning from the ECOWAS 50th anniversary celebrations, suffered a burst tire upon landing, prompting an emergency halt on the runway.

While there were no reported injuries, the incident has raised concerns over aviation safety protocols for VIP travel in the country.

Authorities have yet to issue a full statement, but investigations into the cause of the malfunction are expected in the coming days.