Joseph Boakai
Joseph Boakai is a prominent Liberian politician and former Vice President of Liberia, having served under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf from 2006 to 2018. A member of the Unity Party, he has been a key figure in Liberian politics for decades, known for his advocacy of peace and democracy in the post-civil war era. His recent State of the Nation Address has sparked discussions regarding the legitimacy of the current political leadership in the House of Representatives.
Born on Nov 30, 1944 (81 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Liberia | 12 | 6.50 | 3.80% | +50% | 5,057,681 | 288,096 | $3,000 | 171$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,802 | $2,700,000 | 1,146$ |
| Totals | 13 | 72,943,692 | 316,898 | $2,703,000 | 1,317$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's election led to Johnny Bolar Dean's return to the police structure.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai’s public statement that 'God is not making new land' has generated significant public debate.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai’s Executive Order No. 166 seeks to reverse that trend by keeping Liberia’s rubber in Liberia long enough for it to be processed before export.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai submitted to the Liberian legislature the bill titled 'Act to Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia.'
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's administration launched the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development with much fanfare.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's 2023 campaign was built on a promise to rescue Liberia from the failures of the Weah administration.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai is involved in the investigation regarding the appeal letter from local cocoa farmers.
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Liberia:
Brooks encouraged President Joseph Boakai's administration to accelerate reforms that increase Liberian participation in mining, commerce, and other strategic sectors.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai declared that no one would be untouchable in the US$19.2 million cocaine investigation.
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United Kingdom:
President Joseph Boakai ordered a combined investigation by the police and national anti-drug agency.
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