Yahya Jammeh

Yahya Jammeh

politician Gambia

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.

Born on Oct 25, 1965 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
181,332
Power
1,321$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 9 2.89 3.04% +40% 2,416,668 102,872 $1,800 77$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
Ghana 1 3.00 0.16% +0% 31,072,945 49,876 $67,000 108$
Totals 11 101,375,624 181,332 $2,768,800 1,322$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is the former president of Gambia whose properties are under investigation by a parliamentary commission. 3

The Point (Gambia): Le mandat de la commission parlementaire enquêtant sur les propriétés de l’ancien président Jammeh prolongé de 90 jours

Gambia Gambia: The pressure on government was too much, and Cabinet wanted action against Jammeh’s wealth. 3

The Point (Gambia): Cabinet pressure, public anger lead to freezing Jammeh’s assets – Tambadou

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former President Yahya Jammeh's assets were alleged to have been distributed among close aides of Barrow. 3

BBC: The Gambia's auditor general Momodou Ceesay removed from office by police

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh was the former president of The Gambia during whose military rule the UDP was founded. 3

The Point (Gambia): Gambia awaits who will lead UDP into 2026 polls

Gambia Gambia: The GDC was a major contributor to the downfall of former President Jammeh in the 2016 elections. 3

The Point (Gambia): Political survival in Africa: Gambia in spotlight

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is the former president whose assets are being scrutinized in the article. 3

The Point (Gambia): Registrar hints Jammeh's cancelled lands could resurface in registry

Gambia Gambia: The letter references Yahya Jammeh's past actions of clamping down on dissent and peaceful protests. 3

The Point (Gambia): Open Letter to President Barrow: Please do the right thing

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is a former President of The Gambia linked to several companies under investigation. 3

The Point (Gambia): ‘Unprepared,’ company registrar grilled over missing records