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 (79 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 6,883 | $430,000 | 299$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 59,300 | $67,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 2 | 40,963,345 | 66,183 | $497,000 | 427$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
President Isaias Afwerki has been in power in Eritrea since its independence in 1993.
5
United Arab Emirates:
He is the President of Eritrea and received congratulatory messages on the anniversary of his country's independence.
9
United Kingdom:
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea and has denied allegations of atrocities committed by Eritrean forces in Tigray.
3
South Africa:
In Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki led the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) to independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
3
United Kingdom:
President Isaias Afwerki denies all allegations of atrocities by Eritrean forces.
3
Tanzania:
Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea who agreed to normalize ties with Ethiopia in 2018.
7
Saudi Arabia:
President Isaias Afwerki sent a message to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
7
Kenya:
He has received endorsements from several leaders with the latest from Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.
7