Isaias Afwerki
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea, a position he has held since the country's independence in 1993. Known for his authoritarian leadership style, Afwerki has been a significant figure in Eritrean politics, overseeing a one-party state and a military-driven economy. He has been both praised and criticized for his role in various regional conflicts and his approach to governance, which emphasizes national sovereignty and self-reliance. Recently, he endorsed Raila Odinga in the upcoming election for the African Union Commission chairperson, highlighting his influence in African diplomatic matters.
Born on Feb 02, 1946 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki accused Abiy's party of declaring war on his country.
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Kenya:
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, who has ruled the country since 1993.
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United Kingdom:
Isaias Afwerki is the president of Eritrea, whose government has been accused of human rights violations.
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Mauritania:
Isaias Afwerki received the credentials from the Mauritanian ambassador and expressed appreciation for the cooperation between the two countries.
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United Kingdom:
Abiy made overtures to Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and the two signed a declaration that the war was over.
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Croatia:
Isaias Afwerki is the Eritrean dictator seen as a main opponent of Abiy Ahmed in the region.
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United Kingdom:
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who had a strong alliance with Abiy Ahmed.
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Moldova:
Isaias Afwerki has led Eritrea since 1993 without elections or a constitution.
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United Kingdom:
Isaias Afwerki is the president of Eritrea who dismissed allegations of human rights violations as fantasy.
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United Kingdom:
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who signed a historic peace agreement with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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