Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma is a South African politician who served as the President of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is a prominent member of the African National Congress (ANC) and a former leader of the party's armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe. Zuma's presidency was marked by significant political controversies, including corruption charges and economic challenges. After stepping down, he remained influential within the ANC and South African politics, particularly through his alliance with leftist factions and his ongoing legal battles.
Born on Apr 12, 1942 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4 | 3.50 | 1.37% | +40% | 59,308,690 | 1,141,336 | $350,000 | 6,735$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 37,249 | $2,700,000 | 1,481$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,686 | $700,000 | 460$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 27,351 | $106,000 | 54$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 3.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 38,362 | $67,000 | 83$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 105,166 | $63,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 10 | 280,427,777 | 1,355,150 | $3,986,000 | 8,924$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ghana:
Jonas made corruption allegations against a wealthy family linked to former President Jacob Zuma.
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South Africa:
It is widely believed that the uMkhonto weSizwe party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, received clandestine support from Mswati.
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United Kingdom:
Mcebisi Jonas made corruption allegations against a wealthy family linked to former President Jacob Zuma.
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Tanzania:
Jacob Zuma is the former president of South Africa who was involved in a judicial inquiry into influence-peddling.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas was fired by then president Jacob Zuma in the controversial midnight cabinet reshuffle.
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South Africa:
It is widely believed that the uMkhonto weSizwe party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, received clandestine support from Mswati.
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Kenya:
Jacob Zuma is a former South African President whose downfall was linked to accusations of state capture involving the Gupta brothers.
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United Kingdom:
The DA found itself voting alongside South Africa's two biggest, and most populist, opposition parties - former President Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
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Switzerland:
Jacob Zuma faced a legal dispute for hosting Omar al-Bashir despite an ICC arrest warrant.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is referenced as a former president who, along with Ace Magashule, was alleged to have influenced the formation of the ATM.
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