# Joseph Boakai

_Liberian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. is a Liberian politician who has served as the 26th president of Liberia since 2024. He previously served as the 29th vice president of Liberia from 2006 to 2018, under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and as the minister of agriculture from 1983 to 1985. Boakai ran for president in 2017, losing the election to George Weah. He went on to defeat Weah in the 2023 election.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 30 November 1944 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Foya District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Liberia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P106))
- **Political party:** Unity Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P102))
- **Education:** College of West Africa; University of Liberia; Kansas State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P69))
- **Spouse:** Kartumu Yarta Boakai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Liberia (since 22 January 2024 · BS 8 Magh 2080 onwards); Vice President of Liberia (16 January 2006 – 22 January 2018) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483#P39))

## Questions

**When was Joseph Boakai born?**  
Joseph Boakai was born on 30 November 1944 in Foya District.

**What positions has Joseph Boakai held?**  
Positions held by Joseph Boakai include: President of Liberia (since 22 January 2024); Vice President of Liberia (2006–2018).

**Where did Joseph Boakai study?**  
Joseph Boakai was educated at College of West Africa, University of Liberia, Kansas State University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Joseph Boakai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Boakai) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2630483](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2630483) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Joseph Boakai in Yokohama (cropped).jpg by Cabinet Public Relations Office of the Cabinet Secretariat (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joseph_Boakai_in_Yokohama_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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