Joseph Boakai
LiberiapoliticianMaleb. 19446.8Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Joseph Boakai is the current president of Liberia following George Weah.
The National Flag Must Always be Bigger Than our Political Colors | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-09-28
President Joseph Boakai’s nomination of Cllr. Betty M. Lamin-Blamo as Justice Minister on 2 September raised the prospect of near-parity in ministerial appointments.
Liberia Needs Lasting Gender Parity Beyond Cabinet | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-21
President Joseph Boakai has called for faster implementation of decentralization.
Gov’t Launches Decentralization Committee | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-18
President Joseph Boakai has often spoken about Liberia’s history of 'squandered opportunities.'
Before We Chase the Next Billion | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-09-18
President Boakai returns to Washington this week to meet ranking members of the United States Congress.
From ‘Beautiful English’ to Serious Business | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-09-16
President Joseph Boakai has begun a series of high-level engagements with United States lawmakers to strengthen U.S.-Liberia relations.
Boakai, U.S. Lawmakers Meet | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-16
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.
INCHR Takes Human Rights Commitments to Counties | NewsLiberia· 2026-09-11
Every successor of Tubman — Tolbert, Doe, Taylor, Sirleaf, Weah, Boakai — inherited the rental system.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH LIBERIA? | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-09-10
Wreh declared that the signing of this agreement reflects the Government's vision under the Administration of President Joseph Boakai.
LSEZA Seals US$32M Investment Deal to Expand Manufacturing and Exports | InvestmentLiberia· 2026-08-04
Joseph Boakai is the President of Liberia who has promised that no one will be untouchable in the fight against corruption.
The State Cannot Fight Cartels Alone | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-08-03
President Joseph Boakai’s decision to suspend the concession pending further review has sparked public debate.
LACC Weighs Investigation into LTA | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-30
President Joseph Boakai's election led to Johnny Bolar Dean's return to the police structure.
Johnny Bolar Dean: From Past Allegations to a New Drug Scandal | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-07-25
President Joseph Boakai’s public statement that 'God is not making new land' has generated significant public debate.
The Effects of “God Is Not Making New Land”? Has President Joseph Boakai’s Statement Intensified Land Disputes in Liberia? | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-07-21
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.
Rubber Is Not the Real Story | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-07-21
President Joseph Boakai submitted to the Liberian legislature the bill titled 'Act to Cultural Practices of Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage in Liberia.'
Liberia to Lift Ban on FGM | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-20
President Joseph Boakai's administration launched the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development with much fanfare.
Why 179 Years of Independence Feels Like Survival on Liberia’s Streets | BusinessLiberia· 2026-07-17
President Joseph Boakai's 2023 campaign was built on a promise to rescue Liberia from the failures of the Weah administration.
Peaceful March or Chaos Tomorrow? | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-16
President Joseph Boakai is involved in the investigation regarding the appeal letter from local cocoa farmers.
Investigation Finds Flaws, Falsehood in Presidential Letter | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-15
Brooks encouraged President Joseph Boakai's administration to accelerate reforms that increase Liberian participation in mining, commerce, and other strategic sectors.
Brooks Urges STAND to Suspend July 17 Protest | NewsLiberia· 2026-07-14
President Joseph Boakai declared that no one would be untouchable in the US$19.2 million cocaine investigation.
Has the State Tested Its Own Case? | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-07-07
President Joseph Boakai ordered a combined investigation by the police and national anti-drug agency.
Five charged in Liberia after more than 200kg of cocaine seized in drug bust | Liberia
United Kingdom· 2026-07-07
President Joseph Boakai has declared that no one will be untouchable.
Who Is Really on Trial? | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-07-02President Joseph Boakai has pledged that no one will be untouchable.
Who Wants to Bring Down the State? | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-06-30
President Joseph Boakai's administration pursues its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
Diplomatic Forum Positions Liberia as W/Africa’s Next Investment Frontier | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-30
President Boakai welcomed the company's continued engagement in Liberia and emphasized the importance of ensuring that natural resource development translates into broad-based economic benefits for Liberian citizens.
Dugbe Emerges as a Potential Cornerstone of Liberia’s Mining Future | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-26
President Joseph Boakai is mentioned as the one who would sign the legislation into law.
Speaker, Pro-Tempore Contradict Each Other | PoliticsLiberia· 2026-06-26
President Joseph Boakai was elected to address Liberia's pressing challenges.
The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung, Is Wrong | CommentariesLiberia· 2026-06-26
President Joseph Boakai himself appealed for patience and discipline regarding the cocaine investigation.
Too Secret for Lawmakers, But Not for Social Media? | EditorialsLiberia· 2026-06-24President Joseph Boakai has commended the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company for its strong operational performance and expressed full support for its proposed expansion.
Boakai Backs Major Expansion at LPRC | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-24
Freeman urged the international community to consider sanctions against President Joseph Boakai if the investigation is not concluded within 14 days.
“Why Are the Drugs Still Being Kept?” | NewsLiberia· 2026-06-22