Joseph Nyuma Boakai
Joseph Nyuma Boakai is a prominent Liberian politician who currently serves as the President of Liberia. He has a long history of public service, previously holding the position of Vice President from 2006 to 2017 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Boakai is known for his focus on economic growth, job creation, and investment in key sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure. His recent State of the Nation Address emphasized the importance of attracting foreign direct investment to combat unemployment and improve the living standards of Liberians. However, he faces significant challenges related to bureaucratic inefficiencies and the performance of the National Investment Commission (NIC) in fostering a conducive investment climate.
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 | 34 | 7.06 | 14.35% | +40% | 5,057,681 | 1,015,804 | $3,000 | 603$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 123,797 | $67,000 | 267$ |
| Totals | 35 | 36,130,626 | 1,139,601 | $70,000 | 870$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, was unable to attend due to official duties abroad.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's government is focused on food security through the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says his administration has created more than 70,000 short- and medium-term jobs.
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Liberia:
Brown reaffirmed his support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, whom he endorsed during the second round of the presidential election.
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Liberia:
The event, originally slated for January 24, was held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, due to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai believes the odds are finally in the country’s favor.
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Ghana:
President Joseph Boakai affirmed his country's commitment to regional cooperation and security, citing the devastating impact of violent conflicts on Liberia's development.
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Liberia:
Ngafuan made the assertion on Wednesday during a wide-ranging media engagement aimed at unpacking President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s State of the Nation Address.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai welcomed participants to the National Infrastructure Conference, noting the deteriorated state of the country’s infrastructure.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s 2026 State of the Nation Address is mentioned in relation to the scheduling of International Customs Day observance.
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