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 (81 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| 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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Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda and the father of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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Turkey:
Yoweri Museveni praised the Turkish company for their excellent work on the stadium in Uganda.
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Tanzania:
President Yoweri Museveni's rule is being extended for a seventh term amid concerns over the legitimacy of Uganda's elections.
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Tanzania:
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has alleged that the National Unity Platform manipulated the 2021 General Election.
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South Africa:
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the 2026 presidential race for a seventh elective term.
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Canada:
Yoweri Museveni is the long-ruling President of Uganda and the father of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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Kenya:
In Uganda recently, 81-year-old Yoweri Museveni was re-elected president in a poll that fooled no one.
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Tanzania:
Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda, whose government has been accused of suppressing dissent.
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Switzerland:
Yoweri Museveni has been the president of Uganda since 1986 and is seeking re-election amidst allegations of electoral fraud.
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Germany:
Long-time ruler Yoweri Museveni is intensifying repression following unfair elections in Uganda.
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