Jean-Jacques Purusi
Jean-Jacques Purusi is the Governor of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), overseeing the city of Bukavu. He has recently gained attention for confirming the presence of M23 rebel forces in Bukavu amid escalating violence and territorial gains by the group, which is allegedly supported by Rwanda.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 957 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 45,919 | $106,000 | 91$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 40,334 | $63,000 | 43$ |
| Totals | 3 | 114,292,061 | 87,210 | $175,000 | 141$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Jean Jacques Purusi is the South Kivu governor who was the target of an attack by pro-Kinshasa militia.
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Guyana:
South Kivu Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi told Reuters in a message, in which he also confirmed M23’s arrival in Bukavu.
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Tanzania:
Jean-Jacques Purusi confirmed the presence of M23 rebels in Bukavu after they advanced rapidly.
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