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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 8 | 6.50 | 0.40% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 235,066 | $106,000 | 463$ |
| Tanzania | 4 | 5.25 | 0.69% | +70% | 59,734,213 | 699,127 | $63,000 | 737$ |
| Mozambique | 3 | 5.67 | 0.72% | +10% | 31,255,435 | 247,940 | $15,000 | 119$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 4.50 | 0.10% | +20% | 10,196,709 | 12,448 | $240,000 | 293$ |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 5.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 625,978 | 856 | $73,000 | 100$ |
| Nigeria | 2 | 7.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 175,363 | $448,000 | 381$ |
| France | 2 | 5.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 65,274 | $2,700,000 | 2,700$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 19,850 | $2,700,000 | 789$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.34% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 221,151 | $350,000 | 1,305$ |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 5.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 555,987 | 1,230 | $2,100 | 5$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 5,314 | $160,000 | 88$ |
| Gabon | 1 | 9.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 2,225,734 | 7,134 | $15,000 | 48$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 18,526 | $3,000 | 11$ |
| Totals | 29 | 571,691,185 | 1,709,279 | $6,875,100 | 7,039$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda and a key supporter of the M23 rebels in the conflict.
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France:
Paul Kagame is the Rwandan president with whom Massad Boulos discussed the FDLR.
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Gabon:
Paul Kagame congratulated Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on his election as president of Gabon.
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Liberia:
Ambassador Mbabazi attributed Rwanda's remarkable transformation to the leadership of President Paul Kagame.
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Hungary:
Paul Kagame is the Rwandan president accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in the Congo.
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Luxembourg:
Paul Kagame is the President of Rwanda who is meeting with Félix Tshisekedi.
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Mozambique:
Paul Kagame, the Rwandan president, met with the Congolese president to call for a ceasefire.
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Nigeria:
President Paul Kagame vowed that genocide would never again occur in Rwanda.
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Cabo Verde:
Paul Kagame is mentioned as having exited the Angolan mediation regarding the M23 conflict.
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Tanzania:
Rwandan president Paul Kagame accused Belgium of continually undermining Rwanda.
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