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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 4 | 5.25 | 0.69% | +20% | 59,734,213 | 495,206 | $63,000 | 522$ |
| South Africa | 2 | 3.00 | 0.61% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 395,391 | $350,000 | 2,333$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 221,281 | $106,000 | 436$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 4.00 | 0.60% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 124,424 | $17,000 | 101$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 113,467 | $1,500,000 | 806$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 109,126 | $448,000 | 237$ |
| Germany | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,336 | $3,845,000 | 2,172$ |
| Canada | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 21,280 | $1,700,000 | 952$ |
| Totals | 12 | 732,695,768 | 1,527,511 | $8,029,000 | 7,559$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Yoweri Museveni insists on trying civilians in military courts, claiming it stabilizes the country.
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Tanzania:
President Yoweri Museveni attended the Anglican service.
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Canada:
President Yoweri Museveni was involved in the back-and-forth regarding the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Parliament.
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Tanzania:
Martha Karua accused president Ruto of forging an unholy alliance with Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni.
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Germany:
Yoweri Museveni is the long-serving president of Uganda, who has been in power since 1986.
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Tanzania:
Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda and the father of Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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Nigeria:
Yoweri Museveni is the president of Uganda, whose brother was involved in a meeting with European diplomats.
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Brazil:
Yoweri Museveni is the president of Uganda, in power for nearly 40 years, and criticized by Atuhaire.
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Tanzania:
The next step will be for President Yoweri Museveni to approve the law for it to take effect.
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Kenya:
Yoweri Museveni chaired a summit of Troop Contributing Countries aimed at liberating Somalia.
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