Yoweri Museveni

Yoweri Museveni

politician Uganda

Yoweri Museveni has been the President of Uganda since 1986, having come to power after a protracted guerrilla war. His leadership is characterized by significant economic growth but also by allegations of authoritarianism, including suppressing dissent and manipulating electoral processes. Museveni's government has faced criticism for its human rights record, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition figures like Kizza Besigye, highlighting ongoing tensions in Ugandan politics.

Born on Aug 15, 1944 (81 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.11%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
9,705,823
Power
107,435$
Sentiment
7.93
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 29 4.55 2.76% +40% 53,771,296 2,081,139 $106,000 4,103$
United Kingdom 14 5.57 0.73% +30% 67,886,011 644,510 $2,700,000 25,634$
Tanzania 13 5.23 2.83% +20% 59,734,213 2,030,182 $63,000 2,141$
Canada 7 4.71 0.66% +20% 38,005,238 301,458 $1,700,000 13,484$
France 5 4.60 0.52% +10% 65,273,511 373,574 $2,700,000 15,453$
Switzerland 3 4.00 0.28% +0% 8,654,622 24,265 $700,000 1,963$
South Africa 3 6.33 1.74% +0% 59,308,690 1,034,454 $350,000 6,105$
Cabo Verde 3 4.00 0.91% +0% 555,987 5,085 $2,100 19$
China 3 9.00 0.20% +0% 1,402,112,000 2,783,809 $14,000,000 27,796$
Germany 2 2.50 0.19% +0% 83,783,942 159,893 $3,845,000 7,338$
Portugal 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,539 $240,000 225$
Belarus 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 9,449,323 9,008 $60,000 57$
Taiwan 1 3.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 31,587 $670,000 889$
Botswana 1 3.00 0.58% +0% 2,351,627 13,672 $18,000 105$
New Zealand 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,511 $210,000 196$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 767 $6,000 6$
Sweden 1 2.00 0.10% +0% 10,099,265 10,039 $530,000 527$
United Arab Emirates 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 9,890,400 9,510 $430,000 413$
Egypt 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 102,334,404 97,647 $303,000 289$
Turkey 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 84,339,067 81,173 $720,000 693$
Totals 92 2,097,171,865 9,705,822 $29,353,100 107,436$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda and the father of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. 5

The Standard: Why Donald Trump is at war with General Muhoozi

Turkey Turkey: Yoweri Museveni praised the Turkish company for their excellent work on the stadium in Uganda. 8

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Tanzania Tanzania: President Yoweri Museveni's rule is being extended for a seventh term amid concerns over the legitimacy of Uganda's elections. 3

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: US warns Uganda over General Muhoozi’s tweets, signals review of security ties

Tanzania Tanzania: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has alleged that the National Unity Platform manipulated the 2021 General Election. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: “There is no opposition in Uganda,” Museveni says

Switzerland Switzerland: Yoweri Museveni has been the president of Uganda since 1986 and is seeking re-election amidst allegations of electoral fraud. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie hält sich ein Präsident 40 Jahre lang an der Macht?

Germany Germany: Long-time ruler Yoweri Museveni is intensifying repression following unfair elections in Uganda. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 26. Januar 2026 - Politik