Joseph Nyumah Boakai

Joseph Nyumah Boakai

politician Liberia

Joseph Nyumah Boakai is a seasoned Liberian politician and former Vice President of Liberia, having served from 2006 to 2018. He is known for his commitment to improving the infrastructure and economic development of Liberia. Recently, he has been in the news for endorsing Genser Energy's proposal for a 270 MW Hybrid Gas Power Plant to address the country's acute electricity crisis.

Born on Nov 30, 1944 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
115,905
Power
69$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 1 9.00 2.08% +10% 5,057,681 115,905 $3,000 69$
Totals 1 5,057,681 115,905 $3,000 69$
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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has formally submitted eight international intellectual property treaties and protocols to the 55th Legislature for ratification. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai Submits Landmark IP Treaties, Protocols for Ratification | News

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai submitted the proposed Women and Girls Protection Act of 2025 after committing in New York to end all forms of harmful practices against women and girls. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Calls for FGM Abolition Intensify | News

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai proposed to amend the function of LACRA during his 2026 annual address to the nation. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: LACRA to Introduce Policy for Oil Palm | Farming

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s 2026 State of the Nation Address was criticized for lacking concrete action plans. 3

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai’s SONA Under Fire for Lack of Action Plans | News

Liberia Liberia: President Boakai opened the National Infrastructure Conference and emphasized the importance of infrastructure for national opportunity and confidence. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Infrastructure: The Backbone of Economic Prosperity | News

Liberia Liberia: Mr. Howard addressed an open letter to President Boakai regarding the electricity crisis in Liberia. 6

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: “Electricity Must No Longer Be a Luxury for the Few” | Business

Liberia Liberia: Rogers was honored as a lifetime recipient of the Knight Official of the Humane Order of African Redemption by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Ambassador Rogers Honors Liberian Resilience | News

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has been commended for providing leadership that supports strategic investments in Liberia. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Chamber of Mines Hails Ratification of Ivanhoe Atlantic Access Agreement | News