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“Any one who wants to live in peace and freedom will be to live by toil, demonstration of high levels of discipline and tolerance for one another.”

Quote by Yahya Jammeh

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Yahya Jammeh
Yahya Jammeh

Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jammeh served as the President of the Gambia from 1994 to 2017. He came to power through a military coup and governed the country with an authoritarian regime, suppressing political dissent and human rights abuses. His presidency was characterized by his eccentricities and claims of supernatural abilities, as well as involvement in international disputes. more

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