Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was the President of Tunisia from 1987 until his ousting during the Arab Spring in 2011. His presidency was marked by authoritarian rule, significant political repression, and widespread corruption. Ben Ali's government faced numerous challenges regarding economic disparity and public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to major protests and his eventual flight from the country.
Born on Sep 18, 1936 (89 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2 | 4.00 | 0.21% | +20% | 11,818,619 | 29,608 | $45,000 | 113$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 8,631 | $1,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 4 | 22,889,909 | 45,321 | $746,800 | 692$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tunisia:
Ben Ali is mentioned as a competitor for the right flank position at EST alongside Ghassen Maâtougui.
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Switzerland:
Ben Ali was the long-time dictator of Tunisia who was forced to resign by the protests.
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Tunisia:
Ben Ali's presidency is often associated with political controversies and challenges in Tunisia.
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Gambia:
Ben Ali is cited as another example of a leader whose intolerance inspired mass revolutions.
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Tunisia:
Ben Ali is noted as being vulnerable in duels.
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Tunisia:
He is referenced as a former president associated with the exploitation of national resources.
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Mexico:
Ben Ali was a military dictator who was overthrown.
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Tunisia:
Ben Ali is referenced in the context of past governments that struggled to retain medical professionals in rural areas.
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Tunisia:
Ben Ali is expected to play a role in the final match.
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Tunisia:
The former president Ben Ali is mentioned in relation to suspicions of financial corruption but is deceased.
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