Jean Ping
Jean Ping is a veteran Gabonese politician and former president of the African Union Commission. He has been a key opposition figure in Gabon, known for his presidential candidacy in the 2016 elections, where he faced significant obstacles from the ruling party, illustrating the difficulties faced by opposition leaders in the country.
Born on Nov 30, 1942 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Gabon | 1 | 6.00 | 0.34% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 7,571 | $15,000 | 51$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,225,734 | 7,571 | $15,000 | 51$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Gabon:
Jean Ping became involved with the opposition in March 2019, rallying support for the collective 'Appel à agir'.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping was a charismatic opponent of Ali Bongo during the controversial 2016 election.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping is mentioned as part of the weakened traditional opposition.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping is mentioned as part of the weakened traditional opposition in Gabon.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping is the father of Franck and Jean-François Ping and is noted as a former political opponent in Gabon.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping achieved higher scores in Woleu-Ntem despite not being from the province.
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Kenya:
Jean Ping was the chair of the African Union Commission from 2008 to 2012.
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Kenya:
Jean Ping was one of the notable chairs who occupied the AUC from 2008 to 2012.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping is mentioned in relation to the challenges faced by opposition parties in Gabon, particularly regarding the refusal of landlords to lease properties.
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Gabon:
Jean Ping is a political figure mentioned in relation to the strategic meeting that led to Alfred Nguia Banda's departure from Gabon.
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