President Of Cote D'Ivoire Sworn-In - Abidjan

President Of Cote D'Ivoire Sworn-In - Abidjan

Cote d'Ivoire's incumbent President Alassane Ouattara (R) attends the inauguration ceremony together with Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai in Abidjan, economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 8, 2025. Alassane Ouattara, incumbent President of Cote d'Ivoire, was sworn in before the Constitutional Council on Monday, for a fourth five-year term, after winning the election with 89.77 percent of the votes. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

Macron Welcomes President Republic Of Liberia Joseph Boakai - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Boakai at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Mr. Joseph BOAKAI, President of the Republic of Liberia meets Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic for a high level talks and a conference at the Elysee Palace to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Mr. Joseph BOAKAI, President of the Republic of Liberia meets Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic for a high level talks and a conference at the Elysee Palace to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Mr. Joseph BOAKAI, President of the Republic of Liberia meets Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic for a high level talks and a conference at the Elysee Palace to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Macron Welcomes Leaders on The Sidelines of The Peace Forum - Paris

Mr. Joseph BOAKAI, President of the Republic of Liberia meets Emmanuel Macron, the President of the French Republic for a high level talks and a conference at the Elysee Palace to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan-Liberia talks

Japan-Liberia talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from L) holds talks with Liberian President Joseph Boakai (2nd from R) in Yokohama near Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2025, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Japan-Liberia talks

Japan-Liberia talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) shakes hands with Liberian President Joseph Boakai ahead of their talks in Yokohama near Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2025, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President Of The Republic Of Liberia - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience H.E. Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia at The Vatican on October 18, 2024. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, capital of China, September 6, 2024. Photo by Yue Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, meets with Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), in Beijing, capital of China, September 6, 2024. Photo by Yue Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

China-Africa Summit - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, September 6, 2024. Photo by Zhai Jianlan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion

STORY: Liberia's presidential inauguration halted due to Boakai's heat exhaustion SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Joseph Boakai looking unwell while giving his inaugural speech 2. various of security aides assisting the president 3. various of guests and dignitaries at the event 4. various of President Boakai being celebrated by the crowd STORYLINE: The inauguration speech of Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai was halted on Monday as the newly sworn-in leader suffered heat exhaustion at the ceremony held in the national capital of Monrovia, local media reported. Boakai had been delivering his inaugural address, which had already exceeded 30 minutes, when he began to show signs of distress. The temperature Monday afternoon at the Capitol Building in Monrovia, the venue of the presidential inauguration, was 29 degrees Celsius. The 79-year-old Boakai appeared fatigued and unsteady on his

Liberia declares Boakai as winner of presidential election

STORY: Liberia declares Boakai as winner of presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Monrovia 2. various of NEC announcing the winner of the election 3. various of supporters of Joseph Boakai STORYLINE: Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) on Monday evening formally declared Joseph Boakai, leader of the country's main opposition party, as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Davidetta Lansanah, head of the NEC, made the announcement during a press conference at its headquarters in Monrovia, the national capital. With 100 percent of the votes from all 5,890 polling places across Liberia's 15 counties counted, Boakai, the candidate of the opposition Unity Party and former vice president of the West African country, garnered 814,481 votes, or 50.64 percent of the vote, compared with 793,914, or 49.36 percent, for Weah, the leader of the ruling Coalition for

Liberians vote in presidential runoff

STORY: Liberians vote in presidential runoff SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street view in Monrovia 2. various of the voting process STORYLINE: Liberians started voting in the second round of presidential elections Tuesday morning across the West African country. The presidential runoff is a contest between two political heavyweights, incumbent President George Weah of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and former Vice President Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party. "The process has been smooth and peaceful so far. We expect that voting during this runoff process will be faster compared to the initial polls because it involves only one ballot paper per voter," said Lawrence Fahnbulleh, a voter in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. Observers from various local and international organizations, including the Economic Community of West African States and the West African Elders Forum, are on the

Liberia's election body picks Nov. 14 for presidential run-off

STORY: Liberia's election body picks Nov. 14 for presidential run-off DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Monrovia, Liberia's capital 2. various of voting 3. various of press conference by NEC officials STORYLINE: Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially set Nov. 14 as the date for a presidential run-off following an initial poll that saw none of the 20 presidential candidates securing the necessary percentage of votes required by the country's electoral laws to claim outright victory. Incumbent President George Weah and his closest rival, former vice president Joseph Boakai have been called upon to re-engage in a battle of the ballots. The two won 43.83 percent and 43.44 percent of votes respectively in the first round, NEC head Davidetta Lansanah told a briefing Tuesday in the national capital of Monrovia. The initial round of voting saw a high turnout of 1,949,155 voters, constituting 78.86 percent

Liberians vote in presidential elections

STORY: Liberians vote in presidential elections DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:49 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views of Monrovia, Liberia 2. various of voters at the polling units 3. various of Liberians exercising their voting rights 4. various of President George Weah voting 5. various of voters 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTINE BAWAH, Healthcare worker 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT JALLAH, Voter STORYLINE: Liberians on Tuesday went to polling centers across the country to elect a new president among 20 candidates and members of the National Assembly. More than 2.4 million Liberians were expected to vote during the election process, according to the National Elections Commission (NEC). Incumbent President George Weah is seeking reelection while former Vice President Joseph Boakai leading the opposition is challenging him. The NEC oversees the conduct of the elections in all 15 counties of the country. Tuesday's voting was scheduled to officially