John Magufuli

John Magufuli

politician Tanzania

John Magufuli was the President of Tanzania from 2015 until his death in 2021, known for his strong leadership style and significant infrastructure initiatives. He is notably remembered for suspending the Bagamoyo Port project in 2016 due to unfavorable contract terms, a decision that has had lasting implications for Tanzania's port development strategy.

Born on Oct 29, 1959 (65 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
602,976
Power
3,457$
Sentiment
4.42
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 4 5.50 0.70% +20% 59,734,213 504,796 $63,000 532$
United Kingdom 2 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 37,218 $2,700,000 1,480$
France 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 33,611 $2,700,000 1,390$
Kenya 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 53,771,296 27,351 $106,000 54$
Totals 8 246,665,031 602,976 $5,569,000 3,456$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: John Magufuli was the predecessor of Samia Suluhu Hassan and known for his hardline rule that stifled opposition. 3

The Standard: Tanzania's Tundu Lissu: The pugnacious survivor facing treason charges

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Magufuli was the predecessor of Samia Suluhu Hassan and was praised for reversing some authoritarian tendencies. 5

BBC: Tanzania opposition leader charged with treason