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
317,060
Power
1,247$
Sentiment
3.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 15 3.47 5.51% +40% 2,416,668 186,581 $1,800 139$
United Kingdom 1 2.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Nigeria 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 206,139,589 108,552 $448,000 236$
Totals 17 276,442,268 317,060 $3,149,800 1,247$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh, the former president of Gambia, claimed in an audio recording that the country has oil reserves. 5

The Point (Gambia): « Les perspectives pétrolières de la Gambie sont élevées mais... »

Gambia Gambia: Jammeh expressed his deep disappointment in Senegal's current leadership and accused them of stealing Gambia’s oil. 2

The Point (Gambia): Jammeh accuses Senegal, coalition gov’t of stealing Gambia’s oil

Nigeria Nigeria: Yahya Jammeh went rogue, prompting ECOWAS to help safeguard Gambian democracy in 2016. 4

The Punch: Tinubu’s family meeting with three vacant seats

Gambia Gambia: Madam Johm did not shy away from confronting the painful legacy of the Jammeh regime, adding that the then government used enforced disappearance as a brutal tool of repression. 2

The Point (Gambia): NHRC moves to combat enforced disappearance in Gambia

Gambia Gambia: The TRRC was established to investigate human rights violations that occurred during the 22 years of former President Yahya Jammeh's rule. 2

The Point (Gambia): TANGO sensitises over 40 women leaders on TRRC white paper report

Gambia Gambia: During the two-decade rule of former President Yahya Jammeh, the country witnessed massive theft of public resources. 2

The Point (Gambia): NAM demands transparency in Gambia’s ‘illicit’ financial flows, asset recovery process

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is a former president of The Gambia whose asset sales have generated national concern. 2

The Point (Gambia): GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Transparency on Jammeh Assets, Politicians’ Comments

Gambia Gambia: The burgeoning scandal surrounding the criminal disposal of Yahya Jammeh's forfeited assets. 2

The Point (Gambia): Barrow's Broken Trust: The Hollow Echo of Democracy in Gambia's Asset Heist