Sylvain Ekenge

Sylvain Ekenge

military Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sylvain Ekenge serves as the spokesperson for the Congolese army and has been in the news confirming the control of the strategic Kavumu airport by M23 rebels and the subsequent retreat of Congolese troops in the face of advancing rebel forces in the eastern region.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
157,421
Power
1,049$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 2 5.00 0.14% +10% 59,734,213 88,974 $63,000 94$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 5,973 $240,000 141$
Canada 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 38,005,238 16,159 $1,700,000 723$
Kenya 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 46,315 $106,000 91$
Totals 5 161,707,456 157,421 $2,109,000 1,049$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesman for the North Kivu governor, confirmed that two soldiers of the Rwanda Defense Forces were arrested during the attacks. 6

The Standard: DR Congo accuses Rwandan army of supporting rebel attacks against its military bases

Tanzania Tanzania: Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for FARDC, reported ongoing fighting between FARDC and M23 in the region. 5

Mwananchi: Wazalendo wajitwika jukumu kupambana na M23 Uvira, FARDC ‘waingia mitini’

Canada Canada: Sylvain Ekenge is a Congolese army spokesperson who reported on the ongoing fighting with the M23 rebel group. 5

The Globe and Mail: Congolese army deserters loot and sow panic in North Kivu town

Portugal Portugal: Sylvain Ekenge, the spokesperson for the Congolese army, confirmed that the rebels had taken control of the strategic airport. 5

Público: Rebeldes ganham terreno e forçam retirada dos militares da RD Congo | República Democrática do Congo