Yoweri Museveni
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 (80 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 4 | 6.75 | 0.24% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 131,712 | $106,000 | 260$ |
| Jamaica | 2 | 4.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,096 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 205,847 | $21,000,000 | 13,060$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 4.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 13,409 | $700,000 | 1,085$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 619 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,547 | $1,700,000 | 1,053$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,137 | 28 | $6,900 | 5$ |
| Totals | 14 | 503,105,674 | 403,178 | $26,233,900 | 16,440$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Yoweri Museveni urged East African nations to open up their markets to EAC neighbours.
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Switzerland:
Yoweri Museveni plans to run for another term in January 2026.
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Kenya:
President Yoweri Museveni is on an official visit to Kenya and lauded the cooperation between the two nations.
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Kenya:
Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s President, called on regional leaders to embrace leadership focused on change during a visit to Kenya.
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Kenya:
Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is one of the leaders supporting the peace efforts.
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Jamaica:
Yoweri Museveni is the Ugandan President whose government was seen as anti-Muslim by various discontent groups after the overthrow of Idi Amin.
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Liechtenstein:
Yoweri Museveni is mentioned as the president of Uganda during the formation of the ADF.
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United States:
Yoweri Museveni is mentioned as the leader following alleged discontent that led to the formation of the ADF.
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United States:
Yoweri Museveni is the Ugandan President who visited the neighborhood to pay his respects during the wedding celebration.
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United Kingdom:
Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda for nearly four decades and is suspected of grooming his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba as his successor.
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