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All you need to know about the ex-president's Assets scandal

1 week ago | dubawa.org | Awa Macalo

For 22 years, former President Yahya AJJ Jammeh ruled The Gambia with absolute power. During his time in office, he used his position to loot and take control of public resources and build massive personal wealth. After he was removed from power in the 2016 presidential election, the current government established an investigation commission to look into his corrupt financial dealings, and recover some of stolen assets back to the state.
Daughter of slain colonel hails U.S verdict as step towards ending impunity in Gambia

2 months ago | therepublic.gm | Awa Macalo

The conviction in the United States of a member of a disbanded Gambian hitsquad that killed and tortured political opponents on orders of ex-president Yahya Jammeh has given hope for justice to victims of human rights violations in his 22–year rule.