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 |
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| Liberia | 15 | 7.33 | 7.50% | +50% | 5,057,681 | 568,989 | $3,000 | 337$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 26,334 | $700,000 | 530$ |
| Totals | 16 | 39,871,552 | 595,323 | $703,000 | 867$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liberia:
In January 2025, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai officially launched the ARREST Agenda in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, outlining ambitious goals for Liberia’s economic and social development.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s Executive Order No. 143 aims to strengthen environmental governance and climate resilience.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is soliciting support for his administration’s ambitious five-year National Development Plan.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai was urged by Julius Kanubah to warn local officials against meddling in community radio operations.
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Liberia:
Speaking on behalf of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Ambassador Ora Richards underscored the urgency of preserving Liberia’s history through its own lens.
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Liberia:
Joseph Nyuma Boakai set out to rescue Liberia during the 2023 presidential elections, focusing on children in his plans.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his government are interested in strengthening and expanding the operations of the RIA.
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Liberia:
The Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai few months earlier secured funding commitment from the African Development for the Voinjama – Mendikorma stretch of the highway.
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Saudi Arabia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai sent a message regarding bilateral relations.
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Liberia:
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is recognized for his dealings with Richard Nagbe Koon.
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