Paul Kagame

Paul Kagame

politician Rwanda

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
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
785,069
Power
5,388$
Sentiment
4.90
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kazakhstan 7 8.00 0.39% +10% 18,776,707 80,998 $180,000 776$
South Africa 2 5.50 0.61% +10% 59,308,690 395,391 $350,000 2,333$
Tanzania 2 5.00 0.35% +10% 59,734,213 226,969 $63,000 239$
Mauritania 2 7.00 0.33% +0% 4,649,658 15,320 $8,000 26$
Switzerland 2 6.50 0.13% +10% 8,654,622 12,404 $700,000 1,003$
United Kingdom 1 2.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 22,091 $2,700,000 879$
Bahamas 1 6.00 0.29% +0% 393,248 1,160 $13,000 38$
Sri Lanka 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 21,413,249 21,850 $84,000 86$
Gambia 1 8.00 0.37% +0% 2,416,668 8,885 $1,800 7$
Totals 19 243,233,066 785,068 $4,099,800 5,387$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa this week accused Kabila of 'positioning himself as the rebel leader' along with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. 4

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Congo ex-president Kabila makes first public appearance in rebel-held Goma

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described his meeting with President Paul Kagame as historic and opening a new chapter in the relations between Kazakhstan and Rwanda. 8

Tengri News – major Kazakh news website: Токаев встретился с президентом Северной Македонии: 28 мая 2025, 17:51

Switzerland Switzerland: Paul Kagame is seen as more ambitious than other presidents in Africa, leading Rwanda's development agenda. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Kann Afrika ohne Hilfe auskommen?