Joseph Nyuma Boakai

Joseph Nyuma Boakai

politician Liberia

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
1,139,601
Power
869$
Sentiment
7.01
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
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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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says his administration has created more than 70,000 short- and medium-term jobs. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Are We Counting the Jobs We Can Count On? | Editorials

Liberia Liberia: Brown reaffirmed his support for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, whom he endorsed during the second round of the presidential election. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Ex-Presidential Candidate Honored for Service to Humanity | News

Liberia 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). 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Customs Officers Urged to Tighten Border Vigilance | Business

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai believes the odds are finally in the country’s favor. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai’s Best Bet | News

Ghana 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. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: President Mahama calls for collective action on regional security

Liberia 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. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: ‘Bread and Butter’ Economy Tied to Infrastructure | Business

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai welcomed participants to the National Infrastructure Conference, noting the deteriorated state of the country’s infrastructure. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Tech Expert Calls for Digital Infrastructure Reform to Accelerate Liberia’s Development | Commentaries

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s 2026 State of the Nation Address is mentioned in relation to the scheduling of International Customs Day observance. 5

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: LRA Intensifies Tax Awareness in Ganta | Business