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kobo
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 Posted - 22 Jul 2014 : 19:37:41
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 1. The Point News;
Monday, July 21, 2014
Gambia celebrates 20th anniversary of July 22nd Revolution
The Gambia will tomorrow Tuesday celebrate the 20th anniversary of the July 22nd Revolution under the leadership of President Yahya Jammeh.
According to news reports, a task force set up for the 20th anniversary celebration last week briefed President Jammeh on the level of preparedness to celebrate the event.
“The July 22nd celebrations have for the past two years been coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan…
“This year’s event will be celebrated in a special way. Iftar (breaking of the fast) will be organized at the presidency, as well as in all the seven administrative regions of the country”, the Daily Observer reported.
Official sources also said the celebration will be observed with prayers in all mosques and churches across the country.
President Jammeh came into power through a bloodless coup on 22 July 1994. Since then he has won four presidential elections in 1996, 2001, 2007 and 2011.
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Jul 2014 : 00:50:44
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   Dr. Yahya A.J.J Jammeh,President of the Republic of The Gambia,Chairman and Party Leader of the APRC Party and Commander-In-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 22nd July Revolution.
About his Official Title
The official title used is His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Abdul-Azziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh Naasiru Deen.[55] He is Commander In Chief of The Armed Forces and Chief Custodian of the Sacred Constitution of The Gambia.
Background Information:
The current President JammehPresident of Gambia, who belongs to the Jola tribe, is Alhaji Dr. Yahya Abdul-Azziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh. He also has the title of the Commander In Chief of The Armed Forces, Secretary of State For Defence and the Chief Custodian of the Constitution of The Gambia. The Office of the President is the Highest Executive Office in The Gambia which means he has responsibility over other government departments.
Biography:
Yahya Jammeh was born on the 25th May, 1965 in Kanilai Village which is in the Foni Kansala District, Western Region. His mother's name is Aja Fatou Ashombi Bojang and he is married to the Gambia's First Lady Madam Zineb Yahya Jammeh. She was born in Rabat, Morocco, on the 5th October 1977 to the Guinean Soumah family.
He received his early education at Kanilai Primary School, Saint Edwards Primary School in Bwiam, and Gambia High School in Banjul. In 1983 he passed the General Certificate of Education (GCE 0' Level) with Credits in Geography, English, French, Biology and Physics. Also obtained passes in Chemistry and Oral English.
The following year President Jammeh joined what was then the Gambia National Gendarmerie in 1984 and later moved to The Gambia National Army and was commissioned in 1989.
He received extensive military training in neighboring Senegal and at United States Army School of the Americas. He attended the Military Police Officers Basic Course (MPOBC) at For McClellan, Alabama, in the United States of America and in 1994 obtained a Diploma in Military science. In May 2004, he is honored with the Honorary Doctorate by the St. Mary's College of Maryland as a mark of respect on his visit to the said Institution.
President Jammeh served under various military units in The Gambia National Army. From 1984-1986 he was in the Special Intervention Unit, 1986-1989 the Gendarmerie Training School (Escort Training Instructor); 1989-1990 Presidential Guards (in charge of Presidential Escort); 1991 served as Officer commanding in the Mobile Gendarmerie and in 1992 was Officer Commanding (or Commander of) The Gambia National Army Military Police, up till 22nd July 1994 when the Gambia National Army toppled Sir Dawda Jawara and his PPP administration in a bloodless coup.
At the time the Jawara regime was toppled, Jammeh was a Lieutenant. In 1994, Jammeh was promoted to the rank of Captain and in 1996 he was promoted to the rank of Colonel. President Jammeh retired from the army in 1996.
President Jammeh saw Gambia through the two years transitional period leading to the restoration of Constitutional and Civilian Government. In 1996 he was elected as the Chief Executive of the Second Republic on the 27th September, 1996.
Titles, Honours & Decorations:
• 1993: He was made an Honorary Citizen of the State of Georgia.
• 1994: appointed honorary Lt. Col. ADC of the Alabama State Militia.
• 1995: Decorated by Libya with the Grand Commander of the Order of Al-Fatah.
• 1996: He was decorated by the Chinese President with the insignia of the Order of the Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon of the Republic of China.
• 1997, during the 12th Conference of Heads of State and Government of CILSS held in Banjul, he was elected Chairman, CILSS Heads of State.
• 1997: President Jammeh was also awarded "The 1997 Pan-African Humanitarian Award" by the Pan-African Foundation and the World Council of Culture based in London, UK.
• 1997: nominated Man of The Year by the American Biographical Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
• 1998: Awarded The Gold Record of Achievement for 1997 by The American Biographical Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
• 1998: Appointed Honorary Admiral, Alabama State Navy by the Governor of The State of Alabama.
• 1998: Awarded the Grand Order of Bravery by the Libyan Leader Colonel Muammar Gadaffi.
• 1998: Awarded the Islamic Worldwide "Grand Prix" by The Cheikhna Cheikh Saad Bouh Foundation of Dakar, Senegal.
• 1999: Awarded the Doctor of Civil Laws Degree from St. Mary's University, Halifax, Canada.
• 1999: Appointed Deputy Governor of American Biographical Institute Research Association (ABIRA) North Carolina, United Stated of America.
• 1999: Awarded the 2000 Millennium Medal of Honour from the American Biographical Institute of the United States of America.
• 1999: Nominated Outstanding People of The 20th Century by the International Biographical Institute, Cambridge, England.
• 1999: Nominated 1999 Platinum Record for Exceptional Performance by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
• 1999: Awarded the World Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
• 1999: Decorated with Libya's Highest Honour The African Medal by Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gadaffi.
• 2000: Decorated with Orders of The Distinction of Liberia.
• 2001: President Jammeh was decorated with Grand Croix dans l'Ordre National du Lion.
• 2008: In 2008 he received awards for the pursuit of peace from the International Parliament for Safety and Peace (IPSP) in Palermo, Italy.[58] The IPSP also helped arrange for Jammeh to receive the honorary titles of Kentucky colonel and Nebraska Admiral.
• 2008: In 2008, he is honored with a Honorary Doctorate and Honorary Professorship from Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica.
• 2011: President Yahya Jammeh of The Republic of The Gambia has been voted by African Students as the Most Student Loving/Innovative president in Africa. The vote which lasted from February 10th to March 30th, 2011.
• 2012: In May 2012, He is honored with a “Doctor of Social Sciences (Honoris Causa)” by the USA based Norman Academy in collaboration with the University of Boake - Ivory Coast in recognition of his achievements in all sectors of development.
• 2012: On June 2012, he is honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from National Taipei University of Technology at the time of his State visit to Taiwan.
 • 2012: Royal News Thursday - 05 April 2012 The President Republic Of Gambia Receive The Highest Title From The Royal House of Aranan, a royal family in the Sultanate of Sulu Dar al-Islam in the Southern Philippines.
• 2013: MARCH 19, 2013 Gambia President Yahya Jammeh grabs Nafca Award. The Gambian leader, His Excellency President Yahya Jammeh on Monday was presented the ‘Prestigious Life Time Achievement Award’ by the Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards, widely known as African Oscars-NAFCA, at State House in Banjul, the Gambia.
• 2013: May 17, 2013 Yahya Jammeh named Anti-LGBT villain of 2013 by Human Rights Watch
• 2014: The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh was last Friday conferred with the 'Child Friendly Hero of the Year 2013" award by the Young People in the Media (YPM) in recognition of his stance for the promotion of the rights and welfare of Gambian children.
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Jul 2014 : 01:36:06
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Jul 2014 : 01:39:28
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Jul 2014 : 02:09:18
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BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN,THERE IS A SUCCESSFUL WOMAN” AND THE HAPPIEST GAMBIAN FAMILY! |
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kobo
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Posted - 23 Jul 2014 : 02:17:16
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His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya Abdul-Aziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh Naasiru Deen. Commander In Chief of The Armed Forces and Chief Custodian of the Sacred Constitution of The Gambia.
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