Who is Yahya Jammeh and what did he do?
Who is Yahya Jammeh and what did he do?
Yahya Jammeh. Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh (born 25 May 1965) is a Gambian politician and former military officer who was the leader of The Gambia from 1994 to 2017, firstly as chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) from 1994 to 1996 and then as President of the Gambia from 1996 to 2017.
Where is Jammeh from and what is his background?
Jammeh was born in Kanilai, a Muslim of the Jola ethnic group. He attended Gambia High School in Banjul from 1978 to 1983 and served in the Gambia National Gendarmerie from 1984 to 1989.
Why did Yahya Jammeh get divorced from his wife Tuti?
It seems that Tuti’s inability to have children might have been one of the reasons of the upcoming divorce. In 1998, Yahya decided to send Tuti to Saudi Arabia to see a gynaecologist and resolve her fertility issues. While she was there, Jammeh signed the divorce papers. When Tuti came back to Gambia, she was no longer Yahya Jammeh wife.
What happened to Jammeh after 22 years?
Initially he surprised his critics by accepting defeat after 22 years in power, but then backtracked by announcing he would contest the result, only to backtrack again and leave the country. Mr Jammeh departed on 21 January 2017 surrounded by cheering supporters and accompanying ceremonial music.
What is Jammeh early life and military service?
Early life and military service. Jammeh was born on 25 May 1965 in Kanilai, a village in the Foni Kansala district of the Western Division of The Gambia. He is the son of Aja Fatou Ashombi Bojang, a housewife and trader, and Abdul Aziz James Junkung Jammeh, a career wrestler.
When does Jammeh’s term end?
Jammeh’s term was originally scheduled to end on 19 January 2017, however, the Parliament extended his presidential term for three months, and he refused to relinquish power until 21 January when he was forced to step down after a regional military intervention.
