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Isaias Afwerki

Who leads Eritrea? Isaias Afwerki, President. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

President — Eritrea

Record & power

Record score27.3
Power score20

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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EritreaRankings

Isaias Afwerki is the President of Eritrea. The Bureau scores this leader 20/100 on governing power and 27.3/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Eritrea?

Isaias Afwerki leads Eritrea as President.

What is Isaias Afwerki's leadership score?

Isaias Afwerki has a leadership power score of 20 and a record score of 27.3.

Across the Bureau

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