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 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberia | 18 | 7.83 | 5.56% | +270% | 5,057,681 | 1,039,634 | $3,000 | 617$ |
| Totals | 18 | 5,057,681 | 1,039,634 | $3,000 | 617$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is heading a high-level Liberian government delegation at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia participated in the meeting with Xi Jinping.
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Liberia:
Ambassador Gilad expressed satisfaction with the level of dialogue and reiterated Israel’s invitation for President Boakai to visit Israel early next year.
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Liberia:
H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is mentioned as the recipient of the Senate's recommendations for action on petroleum pricing adjustments.
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Liberia:
President Boakai instructed the LPRC to remove the previous financing cost and create a new line item for government social programs.
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Liberia:
Ambassador Gilad emphasized that Israel’s commitment to Liberia remains strong despite recent challenges in the Middle East.
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Liberia:
Joseph Nyuma Boakai is the President of Liberia who appointed Jallah Kesselly as the new Executive Director.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai called on Ngafuan to return and help steer Liberia’s economy back to stability.
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Liberia:
President Boakai is credited with improving road conditions and governance in Liberia.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s recent remark to his Cabinet speaks volumes about the state of Liberia.
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