John Pombe Magufuli

John Pombe Magufuli

politician Tanzania

John Pombe Magufuli was the President of Tanzania from 2015 until his death in 2021. Known for his no-nonsense approach and anti-corruption stance, he implemented significant reforms during his presidency, focusing on infrastructure development and economic growth. However, his administration faced criticism for its handling of political dissent and media freedom. Magufuli's tenure marked a controversial period in Tanzanian politics, balancing development initiatives with increasing authoritarianism.

Born on Oct 29, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
328,060
Power
346$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 2 6.00 0.46% +20% 59,734,213 328,060 $63,000 346$
Totals 2 59,734,213 328,060 $63,000 346$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: The late President John Pombe Magufuli once noted that Tanzania ranked second in Africa for its cattle population. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: How Tanzania’s forgotten stock routes shaped our socioeconomic landscape

Kenya Kenya: John Pombe Magufuli was the late President of Tanzania whose tenure contributed to the erosion of democratic credentials. 4

The Standard: Four pressing realities Suluhu must confront as she starts her second term

Kenya Kenya: The late President John Pombe Magufuli vanished from public for almost a week, sparking speculation as to the state of his health. 5

The Standard: The moment Raila Odinga fell and died