Mcebisi Jonas
Mcebisi Jonas is a prominent South African politician and former deputy finance minister, known for his extensive experience in government and commitment to economic renewal and global cooperation. Recently appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as South Africa's special envoy to the United States, Jonas is tasked with rebuilding diplomatic and trade relations amid a challenging political climate. His previous tenure in the finance ministry from 2014 to 2017 was marked by significant economic challenges, and he has since taken on roles in the private sector, including serving as non-executive chairman of the MTN Group.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 5.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,004 | $2,700,000 | 1,432$ |
| South Africa | 2 | 7.50 | 0.68% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 402,093 | $350,000 | 2,373$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 37,848 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 102,813 | $63,000 | 108$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,230 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 7 | 218,557,846 | 579,988 | $3,182,100 | 4,000$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas has to salvage ties with Washington amid a diplomatic deep freeze and global trade war.
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United Kingdom:
Mcebisi Jonas acknowledged that rebuilding understanding with the Trump administration would be a 'long slog'.
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Ghana:
Jonas, a former deputy finance minister, made headlines when he made corruption allegations against a wealthy family linked to former President Jacob Zuma.
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Cabo Verde:
Mcebisi Jonas's appointment is expected to help South Africa rebuild its relationship with the United States.
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United Kingdom:
Mcebisi Jonas, a former deputy finance minister, made headlines when he made corruption allegations against a wealthy family linked to former President Jacob Zuma.
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Tanzania:
Mcebisi Jonas was appointed as the special envoy to the United States to rebuild South Africa's relationship with the U.S.
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South Africa:
Mcebisi Jonas has been named as South Africa's special envoy to Washington amid a diplomatic freeze with the Trump administration.
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