Paul Kagame
Paul Kagame has been the President of Rwanda since 2000, having previously served as Vice President and Minister of Defense. He is known for his role in ending the Rwandan Genocide in 1994 and has since focused on rebuilding Rwanda’s economy and infrastructure. Kagame's leadership has been marked by significant economic growth, but he has also faced criticism for authoritarian practices and human rights abuses. His influence extends beyond Rwanda, and he has played a key role in regional politics, especially concerning conflicts involving the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Born on Oct 23, 1957 (67 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 15 | 5.00 | 1.02% | +30% | 59,734,213 | 789,172 | $63,000 | 832$ |
| Kenya | 8 | 6.12 | 0.70% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 411,110 | $106,000 | 810$ |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 4.40 | 0.14% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 110,294 | $2,700,000 | 4,387$ |
| France | 5 | 5.20 | 0.25% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 177,199 | $2,700,000 | 7,330$ |
| Luxembourg | 5 | 5.00 | 0.57% | +10% | 625,978 | 3,948 | $73,000 | 460$ |
| Canada | 3 | 3.67 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 53,551 | $1,700,000 | 2,395$ |
| Germany | 3 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 120,207 | $3,845,000 | 5,516$ |
| Sweden | 3 | 3.67 | 0.13% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 12,904 | $530,000 | 677$ |
| Slovakia | 3 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 6,816 | $110,000 | 137$ |
| South Africa | 3 | 4.00 | 1.09% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 709,126 | $350,000 | 4,185$ |
| Nigeria | 3 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 264,056 | $448,000 | 574$ |
| United States | 2 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 121,715 | $21,000,000 | 7,722$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 3.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 13,446 | $700,000 | 1,088$ |
| Burundi | 2 | 5.00 | 2.06% | +0% | 11,890,781 | 245,171 | $3,100 | 64$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,204 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,998 | $450,000 | 189$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,442 | $350,000 | 147$ |
| Spain | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 18,784 | $1,400,000 | 562$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,009 | $240,000 | 141$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 7,685 | $370,000 | 379$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 36,306 | $670,000 | 1,021$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 50,443 | $67,000 | 109$ |
| Mauritania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 4,649,658 | 9,851 | $8,000 | 17$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 5.00 | 0.31% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 97,369 | $15,000 | 47$ |
| Finland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 8,319 | $272,000 | 408$ |
| Norway | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,736 | $403,000 | 278$ |
| Israel | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,435 | $400,000 | 192$ |
| Cameroon | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 26,545,863 | 20,080 | $39,000 | 30$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 4.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 83,280 | $17,000 | 68$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,697 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Italy | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 19,435 | $2,000,000 | 643$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,200 | $210,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 80 | 1,406,749,876 | 3,461,988 | $41,336,100 | 40,574$ |
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Canada:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda and a powerful ally of James Kabarebe.
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Tanzania:
President Kagame's government denies allegations of supporting the M23 rebels.
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Burundi:
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been accused by Félix Tshisekedi of being responsible for the problems in the region.
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Kenya:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda with whom Muhoozi Kainerugaba played a crucial role in normalising relations.
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Kenya:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda and was mentioned in the context of the rebellion launched by Museveni.
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Kenya:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda with whom General Muhoozi Kainerugaba played a role in normalising relations.
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Tanzania:
Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, denied allegations of supporting the M23 rebels.
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Jamaica:
Paul Kagame is the Rwandan president involved in the DRC conflict.
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Tanzania:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda who denied funding the M23 rebel group.
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Kenya:
Rwanda President Paul Kagame attends the extraordinary joint regional summit between the heads of state from the Southern African Development Community and the East African Community.
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