Browsing: Joseph Nyumah Boakai

President Joseph Boakai convened his 8th Cabinet Meeting in Bomi County, the first held outside Monrovia, issuing a firm warning on rule of law and renewing his push for job creation. He stressed swift action on corruption cases, cautioned security officers against abusing their authority, and reaffirmed government’s commitment to youth rehabilitation and economic recovery.

President Joseph Boakai has been honored with the prestigious Grand Prix Award at the 17th MEDays Forum in Morocco, recognized for his leadership, governance, and advocacy for Africa’s stronger voice on the global stage.

Dr. Clarence Moniba is calling on President Boakai to recall the US$1.2 billion draft national budget and immediately raise civil servants’ minimum take-home pay to US$500. He says Liberia can achieve this by reducing the government from 104 institutions to no more than 50, saving nearly US$400 million that can directly improve salaries, schools, hospitals, and community security.

Kpelle leaders petition lawmakers to reject President Boakai’s bill banning harmful cultural practices, arguing the move threatens the survival of the Sande Society and Liberia’s cultural heritage. Lawmakers now face the task of balancing tradition with human rights protections.

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has held high-level bilateral talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, focusing on strengthening ties and exploring new areas of cooperation in energy, education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

Businessman and DStv Liberia owner Simeon Freeman says “nothing has changed” under the Boakai administration despite over US$1.5 billion spent in two years, citing failures in education, health, jobs, and governance. His remarks have sparked debate, with some questioning whether he’s any different, given DStv Liberia’s own exploitative practices.

President Joseph N. Boakai has declared Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as National Youth Day, a working holiday to be observed nationwide. The celebration, themed “Recognizing the Gains; Building Resilience for Liberia’s Future,” will take place in Buchanan City, bringing together youth from all 15 counties to celebrate unity, innovation, and national service.

Returning from a high-profile trip to the United States, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai called on Liberians to lessen their dependence…

President Boakai Meets UN Secretary-General Guterres on Sidelines of UNGA 80

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