Joseph Boakai

Joseph Boakai

Liberia LiberiapoliticianMaleb. 19446.6Global 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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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 | Investment
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-08-04
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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 | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-08-03
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President Joseph Boakai’s decision to suspend the concession pending further review has sparked public debate.

LACC Weighs Investigation into LTA | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-30
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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 | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-25
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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? | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-21
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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 | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-21
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Upjit Sachdeva

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 | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-20
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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 | Business
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-17
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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? | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-16
5.0

President Joseph Boakai is involved in the investigation regarding the appeal letter from local cocoa farmers.

Investigation Finds Flaws, Falsehood in Presidential Letter | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-15
5.0

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 | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-14
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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? | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-07
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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
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-07
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Gregory Coleman
Gregory Coleman

President Joseph Boakai has declared that no one will be untouchable.

Who Is Really on Trial? | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-07-02
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President Joseph Boakai has pledged that no one will be untouchable.

Who Wants to Bring Down the State? | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-30
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Oswald Tweh
Oswald Tweh

President Joseph Boakai's administration pursues its ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.

Diplomatic Forum Positions Liberia as W/Africa’s Next Investment Frontier | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-30
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Musu Jatu Rhule
Musu Jatu Rhule

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 | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-26
8.0

President Joseph Boakai is mentioned as the one who would sign the legislation into law.

Speaker, Pro-Tempore Contradict Each Other | Politics
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-26
5.0

President Joseph Boakai was elected to address Liberia's pressing challenges.

The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung, Is Wrong | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-26
6.0

President Joseph Boakai himself appealed for patience and discipline regarding the cocaine investigation.

Too Secret for Lawmakers, But Not for Social Media? | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-24
7.0

President 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 | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-24
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Amos B Tweh
Amos B Tweh

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?” | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-22
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President Boakai welcomed Mansa Resources' continued investment in Liberia and reiterated his administration's commitment to maintaining a stable and predictable environment for responsible investors.

Mansa Resources, Liberia Deepen Cooperation Around Dugbe Gold Project | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-22
8.0

Joseph Boakai is the President of Liberia, whose Annual Message was questioned by Ambassador Deprez.

Gov’t Seeks Recall of EU Envoy Over “Undiplomatic Remarks” | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-21
5.0

President Joseph Boakai declared a National Drug Emergency in response to the escalating drug crisis in Liberia.

Context of the Liberian Drug Epidemic | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-20
7.0

He said the programme supports President Joseph Boakai's ARREST Agenda by promoting agriculture as a catalyst for economic transformation.

REALISE Project Delivers Hope to Rural Farmers | Farming
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-19
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The framework was inspired by recent national discussions on youth empowerment under President Joseph Boakai’s administration.

Liberian Diaspora Program Targets 50,000 Entrepreneurs | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-05-31
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Bryan Harris
Bryan Harris

President Joseph Boakai now finds himself standing at a crossroads regarding the governance of Liberia's railway.

Liberia’s US$200 Million Mistake | Editorials
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-05-28
6.0

President Joseph Boakai's administration is facing scrutiny over the actions of Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr.

“When Enforcer Turns Violator” | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-05-28
5.0

Nyanti’s address also signals Liberia’s increasing willingness to play a more assertive role in international affairs under President Joseph Boakai.

Liberia Pushes for Sweeping UN Reform | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-05-27
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