Republic of Liberia

Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. is the 26th President of the Republic of Liberia, having assumed office on January 22, 2024. Born on November 30, 1944, in Worsonga, Foya District, Lofa County, President Boakai is a seasoned statesman with decades of public service experience, including serving as the 29th Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and as Minister of Agriculture under President Samuel Doe from 1983 to 1985.

President Boakai leads Liberia under his administration's ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development — a national development framework focused on Agriculture, Road, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, and Tourism. Since taking office, he has prioritized accountability and fiscal discipline, including cutting his own salary by 40% and initiating audits of major national institutions. Under his leadership, Liberia was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term, marking a significant milestone in the country's international re-engagement.

A Baptist deacon and lifelong advocate for rural development, President Boakai has deep roots in grassroots community building, having personally financed road construction and school projects in his home county of Lofa. He is married to Katumu Boakai and they have four children. His presidency represents a renewed commitment to transparent governance, inclusive growth, and a better Liberia for all its citizens.