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 | 6 | 4.67 | 2.27% | +20% | 59,308,690 | 1,617,510 | $350,000 | 9,545$ |
| Morocco | 3 | 8.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 215,013 | $120,000 | 699$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 125,849 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Totals | 10 | 307,268,775 | 1,958,372 | $1,970,000 | 11,138$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Ex-president Jacob Zuma’s legal team is challenging his successor’s handling of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s suspension.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma recently visited Morocco, which has sparked discussions about South Africa's foreign policy.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is the leader of the MK party challenging President Ramaphosa's decision regarding Mchunu.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is the leader of the MK party who accused President Ramaphosa of inventing new powers not grounded in law.
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South Africa:
Jacob Zuma is a former president of South Africa who has recently supported Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara.
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Morocco:
Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa and leader of the Umkhonto we Sizwe party, expressed support for Morocco's autonomy proposal.
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South Africa:
Former president Jacob Zuma looms large over KwaZulu-Natal's rural hinterlands and urban centres.
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Morocco:
Jacob Zuma is the former President of South Africa and leader of the MK party.
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Brazil:
Jacob Zuma was accused of raping a family friend, which divided the country.
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Morocco:
Jacob Zuma, the former President of South Africa, expressed his party's support for Morocco's autonomy plan regarding the Sahara.
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