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 | 6 | 6.67 | 3.53% | +10% | 5,057,681 | 196,357 | $3,000 | 116$ |
| Totals | 6 | 5,057,681 | 196,357 | $3,000 | 116$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai has called for faster implementation of decentralization.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai has often spoken about Liberia’s history of 'squandered opportunities.'
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Liberia:
President Boakai returns to Washington this week to meet ranking members of the United States Congress.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai has begun a series of high-level engagements with United States lawmakers to strengthen U.S.-Liberia relations.
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Liberia:
In May 2026, President Joseph Boakai submitted legislation to the National Legislature seeking to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court.
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Liberia:
Every successor of Tubman — Tolbert, Doe, Taylor, Sirleaf, Weah, Boakai — inherited the rental system.
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Liberia:
Wreh declared that the signing of this agreement reflects the Government's vision under the Administration of President Joseph Boakai.
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Liberia:
Joseph Boakai is the President of Liberia who has promised that no one will be untouchable in the fight against corruption.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai’s decision to suspend the concession pending further review has sparked public debate.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's election led to Johnny Bolar Dean's return to the police structure.
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