Liberian President Joseph Boakai has launched what his office describes as an unprecedented reconciliation campaign, overseeing memorial services for two assassinated presidents and issuing the government's first apology to war victims.

As President Joseph Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington, D.C., scheduled for July 9-11, 2025, hosted by President Donald J. Trump, he faces a crucial moment to advance Liberia's economic interests.

Trump's comments to Liberian President Joseph Boakai were reminiscent of an offensive phrase that's commonly directed at Black people, experts say.

President Donald Trump made an embarrassing gaffe when he praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language. What Trump apparently didn’t realize is that Boakai was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai met Tuesday with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to bolster economic cooperation and strategic ties between the two longtime allies.The high-level meeting in Washington came on the heels of the U.

President Donald Trump was visibly impressed when he praised the president of Liberia for his English-speaking skills during a White House meeting.