Lejone Mpotjoane
Lejone Mpotjoane is the foreign minister of Lesotho, a landlocked country in Southern Africa known for its mountainous terrain and unique cultural heritage. He recently gained international attention when he expressed shock and insult at comments made by US President Donald Trump, who referred to Lesotho as a country that 'nobody has heard of' during a congressional address. Mpotjoane emphasized the significance of Lesotho and extended an invitation to Trump to visit, highlighting the importance of foreign aid to the nation's health and agricultural sectors.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 74,395 | $1,500,000 | 774$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,100 | $68,000 | 35$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,677 | $2,700,000 | 981$ |
| Totals | 3 | 216,095,358 | 101,172 | $4,268,000 | 1,790$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Lejone Mpotjoane denied that the decision to grant Starlink a licence was influenced by tariff negotiations.
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Russia:
Lejone Mpotjoane expressed shock at Trump's comments about Lesotho.
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Croatia:
Lejone Mpotjoane stated it was shocking to hear a head of state speak in such a manner about another sovereign state.
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Ghana:
Lesotho's Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoane expressed shock at Trump's comments.
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France:
Lejone Mpotjoane expressed the government's shock and embarrassment over Trump's comments.
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Hungary:
Lejone Mpotjoane criticized Donald Trump for his remarks about Lesotho.
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Croatia:
Lejone Mpotjoane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lesotho, expressed shock and offense at Trump's statement.
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Tanzania:
Mpotjoane expressed that he was shocked and insulted by Trump's remarks about Lesotho.
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United States:
Lesotho’s foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, expressed shock and insult at Trump's comments about his country.
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