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 (80 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 | 4.41% | +90% | 5,057,681 | 423,953 | $3,000 | 251$ |
| Ukraine | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 34,765 | $155,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 14 | 48,791,443 | 458,718 | $158,000 | 374$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
Since assuming power in 2024, the government of President Joseph Boakai has been endeavoring to reposition post-war Liberia on the global stage.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai established the Assets Recovery Taskforce.
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Liberia:
Joseph Boakai is the President of Liberia who emphasizes infrastructure as a cornerstone of his administration’s development agenda.
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Liberia:
Joseph Boakai issued Executive Order No. 136, which articulates a policy shift toward a multiuser rail model.
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Liberia:
President Boakai is personally following this project and intervened to prioritize the shipment.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's Government is mentioned as respecting the Doe family's representation in matters regarding the late President.
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Liberia:
President Boakai seems to ignore the harsh conditions he once criticized under ex-president Weah.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai's government is working with the Doe family for the reburial of Samuel Kanyon Doe.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST agenda aims to reposition Liberia as a tourism destination.
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Liberia:
With Liberia at a crossroads, Joseph Boakai assumed leadership with the promise of rescuing the nation from economic decline and poor governance.
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