Thabo Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki is a South African politician and former President of South Africa, serving from 1999 to 2008. Known for his role in the anti-apartheid movement, Mbeki subsequently focused on economic and foreign policy issues during his presidency, advocating for African Renaissance and continental unity.
Born on Jun 18, 1942 (83 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 4.00 | 0.82% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 536,951 | $350,000 | 3,169$ |
| Liberia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 5,057,681 | 16,315 | $3,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 3 | 64,366,371 | 553,266 | $353,000 | 3,179$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Thabo Mbeki's presidency ended in 2008 after being forced to resign.
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South Africa:
Former president Thabo Mbeki has thrown a diplomatic hot potato at the South African government by inviting Congolese rebel group M23 to Pretoria’s shores.
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Liberia:
The Policy Tracker was inspired by the High-Level Panel on IFFs chaired by former South African President Thabo Mbeki.
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Canada:
Former president Thabo Mbeki is among the politicians boycotting the National Dialogue.
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South Africa:
The legacy movements were talking to civil society about how to take the project back from the government and political parties.
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South Africa:
Thabo Mbeki's portrait is displayed at the Rand Club, highlighting his importance in the political landscape of South Africa.
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South Africa:
Thabo Mbeki called for a new and truly inclusive national dialogue on 30 April 2024.
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Mozambique:
Thabo Mbeki is a former leader of South Africa present at the summit.
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South Africa:
Thabo Mbeki once spoke to a group of African congregants about the concept of xenophobia in African languages.
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South Africa:
Former president Thabo Mbeki added his voice to the mêlée in an open letter to Steenhuisen.
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