In his 22-year grip on power, Mr. Jammeh has been accused of
rights abuses and cracking down on his opponents. His supporters credit
him for bringing “rapid development” especially on infrastructure.
(Photo Credit: MENjie/MansaBanko)
President Yahya Jammeh, who ruled the tiny West African country for 22 years, was forced to step-down in 2017 by ECOWAS forces after he refused to cede power following an election defeat to current president, Adama Barrow. (Photo: EPA)