Joseph Kabila
Joseph Kabila is a Congolese politician who served as the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 to 2019, following the assassination of his father, Laurent Kabila. His presidency was characterized by attempts at political reform amidst ongoing conflict and accusations of electoral fraud. Kabila faced significant challenges in stabilizing the country and was forced to step down after failing to secure a third term in office during the 2018 elections, which were marred by violence and unrest.
Born on Jun 04, 1971 (54 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 | 4.67 | 1.22% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 726,229 | $350,000 | 4,286$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 4.00 | 0.42% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 275,504 | $63,000 | 291$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,010 | $240,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 6 | 129,239,612 | 1,009,743 | $653,000 | 4,766$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Joseph Kabila faces charges including treason and corruption during his presidency.
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Tanzania:
Joseph Kabila has been accused of treason, corruption, and war crimes during his presidency in the DRC.
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South Africa:
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila, facing a treason trial in absentia in Kinshasa, didn’t attend the dialogue but has representatives.
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Tanzania:
Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila resurfaces in rebel territory amidst the context of mining and investment in the DRC.
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South Africa:
Former president Joseph Kabila is noted as an influential figure interested in the peace conference.
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Portugal:
Joseph Kabila is being tried in absentia for treason and war crimes related to his connections with the M23 rebels.
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Mozambique:
Joseph Kabila is facing a death penalty request for war crimes and treason.
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Tanzania:
Former President Joseph Kabila is being tried in absentia for war crimes including homicide, rape and torture.
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France:
Joseph Kabila is facing the death penalty for war crimes and treason as the former president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Taiwan:
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia on charges including treason over alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants.
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