Yaya Jammeh
GambiapoliticianMaleb. 19651.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yaya Jammeh is a former president of The Gambia, known for his long and controversial rule from 1994 until his exile in 2017. He has been implicated in numerous human rights violations, and the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommended prosecution for his crimes, alongside members of his regime.
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Yaya Jammeh ruled The Gambia with an iron fist under the AFPRC military junta until 1997.
PUBLIC STATEMENT: EFSCRJ Statement on the July 22 Military CoupThe Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-07-23
Gambia· 2026-07-23Also mentioned
Adama Barrow
The government of Adama Barrow established the Janneh commission of inquiry to investigate the financial misappropriation of former president Yaya Jammeh.
APG urges int’l pressure on Gambia over corruption, rule of LawThe Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2025-09-25
Gambia· 2025-09-25
The properties seized from former President Jammeh belong to the Gambian people.
GFA slams gov’t over Jammeh-era administrative styleThe Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2025-05-20
Gambia· 2025-05-20Also mentionedAdama Barrow
Yaya Jammeh is implicated alongside Bora Colley for the crimes they committed.
EFSCRJ welcomes Coroner’s inquest into death of Jungler Bora ColleyThe Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2025-03-13
Gambia· 2025-03-13
