Mohamed Bazoum

Mohamed Bazoum

politician Niger

Mohamed Bazoum is a Nigerien politician who served as the President of Niger from April 2021 until his ousting in July 2023 during a military coup. A member of the ruling party, the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, Bazoum was a key figure in Niger's democratic transition and aimed to improve security and economic conditions in the country. His presidency was marked by efforts to combat terrorism and foster international relations, particularly with Western nations.

Born on Mar 01, 1960 (65 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
442,497
Power
4,988$
Sentiment
4.76
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 5.00 0.08% +10% 67,886,011 59,407 $2,700,000 2,363$
United Arab Emirates 2 5.00 0.08% +0% 9,890,400 7,950 $430,000 346$
Nigeria 2 4.50 0.08% +10% 206,139,589 192,490 $448,000 418$
Algeria 2 5.00 0.26% +0% 43,851,044 112,295 $170,000 435$
Ghana 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 31,072,945 37,848 $67,000 82$
France 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,507 $2,700,000 1,345$
Totals 11 424,113,500 442,497 $6,515,000 4,989$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Mohamed Bazoum was the civilian President of Niger who was toppled by the junta in July 2023. 5

The Punch: Nigeria cuts power supply to Niger Republic – Report

Nigeria Nigeria: The junta has been cutting off ties with France since removing the country’s civilian president, Mohamed Bazoum. 4

The Punch: Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates: Mohamed Bazoum is the president of Niger who has been detained since late July 2023. 5

Al Ittihad: النيجر: الإفراج عن عشرات المعتقلين والإبقاء على الرئيس بازوم

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates: Mohamed Bazoum is the president of Niger who has been detained since late July 2023. 5

Al Ittihad: النيجر: الإفراج عن عشرات المعتقلين والإبقاء على الرئيس بازوم

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover, was not on the list of those released despite international calls for him to be freed. 5

BBC: Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted President Mohamed Bazoum

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Niger has also isolated itself from the Economic Community of West African State (Ecowas), after Ecowas imposed a range of sanctions following the coup that ousted the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, in July 2023. 5

The Guardian: Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force | Niger