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Gambian government probes sale of former President’s seized assets  

Date: May 15, 2025

Authorities in Gambia have launched an inquiry into the sale of assets once belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh, after public concern emerged over the handling of the confiscated properties.

Among the assets sold were high-end vehicles and livestock, some of which were reportedly auctioned while a government-appointed panel was still investigating the vast fortune Jammeh amassed during his more than two decades in power.

Jammeh, who ruled the West African nation from 1994 after seizing power in a military coup, faces serious accusations of looting state coffers and overseeing widespread human rights abuses. His regime has been linked to unlawful detentions, enforced disappearances, and the silencing of dissent through violence.

Following his departure in 2017, President Adama Barrow established a commission of inquiry to examine claims of corruption and financial wrongdoing under Jammeh's leadership. The commission has since uncovered extensive evidence pointing to large-scale mismanagement and misappropriation of public funds.

The recent revelations surrounding the sale of seized items have prompted renewed calls for transparency and proper oversight. Government officials have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough, and any irregularities will be addressed in accordance with the law.

--ChannelAfrica--

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