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Yahya Jammeh

2nd President of the Gambia

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Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh is a Gambian politician and former soldier, who served as President of the Gambia from 1996 to 2017. He was the Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) from 1994 to 1996.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kanilai wd
Citizenship
The Gambia wd
Occupation
politician, military officer, serial rapist, healer wd
Political party
Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction wd
Education
Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation wd
Spouse
Zeineb Jammeh, Tuti Faal wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Gambia (29 September 1996 – 19 January 2017)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Republic of The Gambia
  • National Order of the Lion of Senegal
  • Order of Brilliant Jade

Questions

When was Yahya Jammeh born?
Yahya Jammeh was born on 25 May 1965 in Kanilai.
What positions has Yahya Jammeh held?
Positions held by Yahya Jammeh include: President of the Gambia (1996–2017).
Where did Yahya Jammeh study?
Yahya Jammeh was educated at Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Yahya Jammeh · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57356 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Yahya Jammeh 2014-08-05.jpg by Office of the White House (Amanda Lucidon) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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