Yahya Jammeh

Yahya Jammeh

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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 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
28,770
Power
21$
Sentiment
2.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Gambia 2 2.50 1.19% +0% 2,416,668 28,770 $1,800 21$
Totals 2 2,416,668 28,770 $1,800 21$
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Recent Mentions

Gambia Gambia: Mr Darboe recalled the 22 years of rule of former president Yahya Jammeh. 2

Ousainu Darboe Amadou Sanneh Solo Sandeng Lang Marong Modou Ngum Kafu Bayo Nyanging Bojang Babucarr Camara Falang Sonko
The Point (Gambia): Darboe transforme le 30eme anniversaire du Parti Démocratique Uni en une cérémonie d’appel au changement et à l’unité

Gambia Gambia: Mr Sabally noted that former President Yahya Jammeh increased the fees and conditions for registration in legislative and parliamentary elections. 3

Momodou Sabally Adama Barrow
The Point (Gambia): Sabally demande des règles plus strictes pour l’enregistrement des partis politiques

Gambia Gambia: During the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh, a period characterised by restrictions on freedom of expression, political repression and shrinking civic space, Aisha became one of the voices advocating for democratic values and the protection of fundamental rights. 2

Aisha Dabo
The Point (Gambia): Aisha Dabo: Gambian Woman Using Digital Power to Defend Democracy, Rights and Safer Online Spaces

Gambia Gambia: The legacy of torture and grave human rights violations under former President Yahya Jammeh continues to affect survivors. 2

Bojang Mariam J Ceesay
The Point (Gambia): Father of April 10 victim calls for justice, reparation

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh was the former President of The Gambia whose long rule ended in 2016. 2

Adama Barrow Fatoumatta Tabajang Jallow Halifa Sallah Sidia Jatta Fatoumata Touray Oj Jallow Dembo Byforce Dr Barra Touray
The Point (Gambia): The Gambia at a crossroads: Opposition must unite or hand Barrow another term

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh was the former Gambian Dictator who headed the Armed Forces Ruling Council during Aja Tako Taal's appointment. 3

Aja Tako Taal Amadou Suwareh Sunkary Danso Demba Taal
The Point (Gambia): Juffureh mourns as long-serving Alkalo dies at over 100

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is the presidential aspirant who filed the petition against President Barrow. 5

Adama Barrow Ousainou Darboe
The Point (Gambia): Presidential aspirant petitions Barrow, Darboe, asks IEC to act

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is the former President whose forfeited land is at the center of the fraud allegations. 4

Sheriff Abba Sanyang Cherno Serending Sabally Kalilu Sanyang Bakary Gomez Bakary Sanneh Lamin Sabally Ebrima Jaiteh
The Point (Gambia): Former lands minister, 6 others face 9 charges over alleged D13M fraud in Jammeh’s forfeited land

Gambia Gambia: Yahya Jammeh is a former president whose loyalists demand his full pardon and return. 3

Adama Barrow Ousainou Darbo Talib Bensouda M C Cham Jr
The Point (Gambia): Why the CepRass poll is not a crystal ball for an opposition victory in 2026

Gambia Gambia: Jammeh is seeking the presidency under a civic platform he has formed, aiming to restore confidence in the Gambian state. 8

The Point (Gambia): Presidential hopeful Jammeh sets sights on ending ‘backway’