Boakai
Joseph Boakai, a prominent Liberian politician and former Vice President, recently took office and has been under scrutiny for the stalling of key road projects, including those in Nimba County, which are critical for regional connectivity and economic development.
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Fallah’s decision to form NIMBO, an organization advocating for Boakai’s second term, is indicative of a political maneuvering.
The UP and CDC are Siamese Twins sharing Vital Organs | Commentaries
Liberia· 2026-05-29
The transition is pivotal for giving the Bureau the legal teeth required to properly govern SOEs, aligning with President Boakai's broader governance ARREST agenda.
EU Delegation Assesses BSE's Budget Support Readiness | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-20
President Boakai's appointment of a committee called the Liberia Corporation for Strategic Investment has raised concerns about separation of powers.
Boakai’s ‘LCSI Committee’ Usurps Legislative Function? | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-19
President Boakai acknowledged the Court's ruling while announcing he would work with a functional quorum.
A Society Offended by Words, Unmoved by Wounds | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-02-18
Mr. Zigbou credited President Boakai for the initiative to pave the streets in Saclepea.
Saclepea to Get Five Major Streets Paved | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-12
President Boakai's 2024 invitation and pledge to energy companies is a significant factor in the ratification of the petroleum contracts.
LPRA Commends Legislature on Offshore Contract Ratification | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-20Liberian President Boakai’s policy to transition all Liberian rail to multi user, independently operated rail will create new opportunities for mining, agricultural and industrial freight along the shared rail infrastructure.
Key Rail and Port Agreement Ratified in Liberia | MiningLiberia· 2025-12-19
President Boakai is expected to inspect the Foya project site in December as part of a broader review of national development projects.
Gov’t Breaks Silence on Controversial Foya Project | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-17
UNICEF affirmed support for President Boakai’s nationwide National Enrollment Drive.
MOE Makes Gains Amid Enormous Challenges | EducationLiberia· 2025-12-12
President Boakai's ARREST platform is mentioned in the context of improving education in Liberia.
Root of Liberian Teachers’ Bad Luck: Why Education Degree Holders Have Become Toothless Bulldogs Despite a Professional Body | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-11
President Boakai is commended by Dr. Kessely for maintaining stability and fundamental rights.
What would Dr. Edward Binyah Kessely, founder of the Unity Party, say to his party today? | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-07
The author appeals directly to His Excellency, President Boakai, regarding the national budget.
Liberia Is Too Rich for Liberians to Be This Poor | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-12-03Dunor mentioned plans to communicate issues to President Boakai and relevant government agencies regarding the conditions in the prison.
UL Students Donate to Inmates at Gbarnga Central Prison | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-28
The renegotiation continues under the Boakai administration, raising concerns about the influence of ArcelorMittal.
How ArcelorMittal Is Fighting to Keep Control of Liberia’s Rail, Port | NewsLiberia· 2025-11-27
President Boakai and his administration now have hard numbers to justify rejecting AML’s attempt to consolidate monopoly control.
AML’s US$200M Is a Distraction — Liberia Could Earn 3 Times More Annually If It Opens the Rail | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-11-14
The discussions echo sentiments from the meeting with President Trump and President Boakai in July.
Liberia’s Mineral Corridor Gains Strategic Attention from Washington | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-20
President Boakai’s timeless campaign slogan, 'Think Liberia, Love Liberia, Build Liberia', underscores that the priority of the ruling party must be NATIONAL, not partisan.
A Race to Build or a Race to Lead? | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-10-17
The initiative aligns with President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, highlighting critical pillars of national progress.
JFD Hospital Takes Giant Step in Emergency Response, Patient Care | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-15
President Boakai highlighted the project’s importance to Liberia’s development goals.
Overpass Bridges Project Kicks Off | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-14President Boakai’s ARREST Agenda lists tourism as a pillar of inclusive growth.
The National Tourism Authority Law is Passed. The Team is Appointed. What Next? | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-10-08
President Boakai voiced optimism that these agreements signal the closure of a decade-long hiatus in Liberia’s offshore oil and gas sector.
Why Liberia Should Approach TotalEnergies’ Production Sharing Contracts with Caution | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-09-19
President Boakai's price reduction initiative is a focal point for Senator Konneh's concerns.
Resistant Market Suffocates Liberians | BusinessLiberia· 2025-09-16
President Boakai’s administration has promised to restore trust in government and strengthen the economy.
Digging Ourselves Into A Petroleum Pit? | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-09-15President Boakai has promised a generational agenda.
No Room for Crooked Gatekeepers in the War on Drugs | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-08-27
The Boakai administration is pushing to unlock Liberia’s important national assets for broader economic use.
Another Mining Company Eyes Access to Liberia’s Strategic Rail Corridor | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-22
President Boakai is referenced in allegations involving Chief Sehnean accepting funds.
Sanniquellie Airstrip Renovation Saga Deepens | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-06
President Boakai's Executive Order No. 151 is a forward-looking policy prioritizing domestic value addition.
Executive Order 151 Is Not a Ban on Rubber Export | OpinionLiberia· 2025-08-04President Boakai is mentioned for demonstrating Liberia's ability to communicate effectively in American English.
Bridging the Gap: Diaspora, Partnerships, and Liberia’s Path to Renewal | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-07-29
President Boakai now navigates the most defining period of his presidency.
Liberia at 178: The Betrayal of Trust and the Unfulfilled Promise of Rescue | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-07-27
Boakai is mentioned as a key figure to whom the petition was intended to be delivered.
A Missed Moment for Protesters | EditorialsLiberia· 2025-07-19