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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Liberia | 3 | 6.33 | 5.88% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 297,511 | $3,000 | 176$ |
| Totals | 3 | 5,057,681 | 297,511 | $3,000 | 176$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai now finds himself standing at a crossroads regarding the governance of Liberia's railway.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's administration is facing scrutiny over the actions of Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr.
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Liberia:
Nyanti’s address also signals Liberia’s increasing willingness to play a more assertive role in international affairs under President Joseph Boakai.
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Liberia:
Glassco was suspended in February 2025 by President Joseph Boakai following concerns raised by the NaFAA Board.
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Liberia:
The GPN urged President Joseph Boakai to clarify the legal status of any private security operations.
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Liberia:
Joseph Boakai is the President of Liberia, under whom Kula Bonah Nyei Fofana serves as Press Secretary.
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Liberia:
The move appears at odds with President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, whose Pillar Seven prioritizes environmental sustainability and climate finance as drivers of long-term economic transformation.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai’s administration has imposed hefty tax burdens that impact everyday citizens.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai signaled a stronger commitment at the United Nations General Assembly to transition to a permanent national law banning FGM.
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Liberia:
President Boakai praised the extractive sectors’ contribution to Liberia’s 5.1 percent economic growth in 2023.
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