Patrice Lumumba
Patrice Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving from June to September 1960. Born on July 2, 1925, Lumumba was a key figure in the struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule. His tenure was marked by political instability and conflict, leading to his assassination in January 1961, which has since been viewed as a significant event in Cold War geopolitics.
Born on Jul 02, 1925 (99 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,286 | $240,000 | 124$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 33,611 | $2,700,000 | 1,390$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 64,645 | $280,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 3 | 296,362,551 | 103,542 | $3,220,000 | 1,596$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
The documentary about the CIA’s targeted assassination of Patrice Lumumba on the orders of the US president is just as riveting.
7
France:
Patrice Lumumba was the first prime minister of the Congo and was targeted in the coup d'Etat.
7
Portugal:
Patrice Lumumba was the Congolese Prime Minister assassinated in 1961, featured in Raoul Peck's work.
7
South Africa:
Patrice Lumumba is noted as a genuine, revolutionary and selfless African leader who was assassinated.
9
Italy:
Patrice Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a key figure in its independence.
8
Tunisia:
Patrice Lumumba was the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was deposed and executed during the political turmoil.
6
Tanzania:
Lumumba delivered a thunderous rebuttal at the Democratic Republic of Congo’s independence ceremony.
7
Lithuania:
The documentary explores the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the leader of Congo, in 1961.
6
Spain:
Patrice Lumumba was the first president of independent Congo and was executed in January 1961.
5
Spain:
Patrice Lumumba was the overthrown Congolese prime minister who was assassinated by the puppet government of Joseph Mobutu.
3