Yahya Jammeh
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Summary
Yahya Jammeh was born on May 25, 1965[1], in Kanilai[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], and serial rapist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,789 views/month, #6,925 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1965[7]
- Mother: Asombi Bojang[8]
- Spouse: Zeineb Jammeh[9], Tuti Faal[10]
- Country of citizenship: The Gambia[11]
- Educated at: Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation[12]
- Award received: Order of the Republic of The Gambia[13], National Order of the Lion of Senegal[14], Order of Brilliant Jade[15]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction[18]
- Commons category: Yahya Jammeh[19]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[20]
- Residence: Mongomo[21]
- Family name: Jammeh[22]
- Given name: Yahya[23], Yaya[24]
- Official website: http://www.statehouse.gm/president.html[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Yahya Jammeh[26]
- Described at URL: https://baike.sogou.com/v35548.htm[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[28], SourceWatch List of Dictators[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Birth name: Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh[31]
- Name in native language: Yahya Jammeh[32]
- Start of work period: 1984[33]
- End of work period: 2017[34]
- Candidacy in election: 2016 Gambian presidential election[35], 2006 Gambian presidential election[36], 1996 Gambian presidential election[37], 2011 Gambian presidential election[38], 2001 Gambian presidential election[39]
Why It Matters
Yahya Jammeh has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Yahya Jammeh born?
Yahya Jammeh's place of birth was Kanilai[2].
Who were Yahya Jammeh's parents?
Yahya Jammeh's mother was Asombi Bojang[8].
Who was Yahya Jammeh married to?
Yahya Jammeh's spouses include Zeineb Jammeh[9] and Tuti Faal[10].
What did Yahya Jammeh do for work?
Yahya Jammeh worked as a politician[3], military officer[4], and serial rapist[5].
Where did Yahya Jammeh go to school?
Yahya Jammeh was educated at Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation[12].
What awards did Yahya Jammeh receive?
Honors received include Order of the Republic of The Gambia[13], National Order of the Lion of Senegal[14], and Order of Brilliant Jade[15].