Yahya Jammeh
GambiapoliticianMaleb. 19652.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yahya Jammeh is a former president of The Gambia, known for his authoritarian rule from 1994 to 2017, during which his government was accused of numerous human rights abuses. His regime's actions have led to significant social and political challenges in the country, particularly for victims of his government's repression.
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The legacy of torture and grave human rights violations under former President Yahya Jammeh continues to affect survivors.
Father of April 10 victim calls for justice, reparationGambia· 2026-06-22
Yahya Jammeh was the former President of The Gambia whose long rule ended in 2016.
The Gambia at a crossroads: Opposition must unite or hand Barrow another termGambia· 2026-06-01
Yahya Jammeh was the former Gambian Dictator who headed the Armed Forces Ruling Council during Aja Tako Taal's appointment.
Juffureh mourns as long-serving Alkalo dies at over 100Gambia· 2026-03-05
Yahya Jammeh is the presidential aspirant who filed the petition against President Barrow.
Presidential aspirant petitions Barrow, Darboe, asks IEC to actGambia· 2026-03-02
Yahya Jammeh is the former President whose forfeited land is at the center of the fraud allegations.
Former lands minister, 6 others face 9 charges over alleged D13M fraud in Jammeh’s forfeited landGambia· 2026-02-27
Yahya Jammeh is a former president whose loyalists demand his full pardon and return.
Why the CepRass poll is not a crystal ball for an opposition victory in 2026Gambia· 2026-02-04
Jammeh is seeking the presidency under a civic platform he has formed, aiming to restore confidence in the Gambian state.
Presidential hopeful Jammeh sets sights on ending ‘backway’Gambia· 2026-02-02Yahya Jammeh is a former CEO who has entered the presidential race with a vision for constitutional democracy and economic relief.
Former CEO of BAC enters presidential race, promises free 3-year health careGambia· 2026-01-26Yahya Jammeh is referenced as a former president whose presence in politics is contrasted with the current opposition dynamics.
Ex-minister Jawo: Gambia’s opposition must unite or face defeatGambia· 2026-01-23
Yahya Jammeh was the former president of The Gambia, whose 22-year rule was ended by the election of Adama Barrow.
Le ministre Bah déclare: “ Mes aspirations présidentielles demeurent, elles persistent. »Gambia· 2026-01-21
Yahya Jammeh is referenced as a former president in the context of government borrowing comparisons.
GDC leader calls on voters to judge political parties by actionGambia· 2026-01-21
Former President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was ended by the 2016 opposition coalition.
Bah says presidential ambition still standsGambia· 2026-01-20
Yahya Jammeh is mentioned as the former president whose self-perpetuating rule was opposed.
Open letter to President Barrow: Your third term bid is legally right, but morally wrongGambia· 2025-12-18
Ousainu Darboe mentioned the peaceful removal of former President Yahya Jammeh as a precedent for the upcoming election.
Militants tell Darboe rural Gambia is fixed-deposit for UDP 2026Gambia· 2025-12-18
Sanyang mentioned the sacrifices he made for the country during the former regime of Yahya Jammeh.
Ex-soldier Sanyang weeps in court, denies burning APRC BureauGambia· 2025-12-18
Yahya Jammeh was the former president during a dark period for press freedom in Gambia.
Le quotidien The Point se rappelle à la mémoire de Deyda Hydara et renouvelle son combat pour la liberté de la presse lors de son 34ème anniversaireGambia· 2025-12-17
He described the years leading up to 2016 as the peak period of irregular migration from The Gambia, pointing to figures showing that 11,929 Gambians arrived by sea in Italy in 2016 alone, making it the highest year on record during Jammeh’s authoritarian rule.
40,000 Gambians took backway before 2019 — says Dr. CeesayGambia· 2025-12-17
The committee was set up to probe how assets identified by the Commission of Inquiry into the financial activities of public bodies and offices were sold or disposed following Jammeh’s departure.
NA extends Jammeh Assets probe to end-Jan. 2026Gambia· 2025-12-16
Yahya Jammeh is a former President of The Gambia who is accused of making audio announcements that threaten the peace of the country from exile.
ECOWAS says Jammeh’s audio announcements threat to Gambia’s peaceGambia· 2025-12-16Ex-President Jammeh's regime is suspected to have been involved in Deyda's assassination.
Deyda Hydara – 21 years after, still waiting for justiceGambia· 2025-12-16
Yahya Jammeh is described as having done everything possible to shut down The Point during his presidency.
Point clocks 34, remembers Deyda, renews fight for press freedomGambia· 2025-12-16Yahya Jammeh is the former president implicated in rights violations and killings.
Good Morning Mr President: A time for justice, act on TRRC findingsGambia· 2025-12-08
Yahya Jammeh publicly claimed that God had chosen him to govern for a billion years.
Incumbents' greed, bloated egos threaten Africa's democracy
Kenya· 2025-12-08
Yahya Jammeh is mentioned as a former president who refused to leave power, highlighting the region's political instability.
Après la tentative de coup d’Etat au Bénin, le Nigeria a frappé des cibles à Cotonou
France· 2025-12-07
Yahya Jammeh is known for his regime during which serious human rights violations occurred.
Sanna Manjang remis aux autorités gambiennes par le SénégalGambia· 2025-12-04
Yahya Jammeh was the former president of Gambia under whose regime many crimes were committed.
L’arrestation de Sanna Manjang liée à une enquête sur un trafic d’armes et de boisGambia· 2025-12-03Yahya Jammeh remains in exile and is expected to be extradited due to Manjang's capture.
Senegal hands over Sanna Manjang to Gambia amid arrestGambia· 2025-12-03Yahya Jammeh is the former president of Gambia under whose regime many crimes were committed.
Le tristement célèbre ‘jungler’ Sanna Manjang arrêtéGambia· 2025-12-02
Yahya Jammeh was the former president defeated by Barrow.
Arrest links Sanna Manjang with arms, timber traffickingGambia· 2025-12-02Yahya Jammeh is the former president whose properties were sold and whose funds are being discussed in the parliamentary commission.
Fonds provenant de la vente des propriétés de l’ancien président Jammeh transférés dans le compte bancaire du Shérif; le ministre de la justice s’expliqueGambia· 2025-11-28
