Gambia probes sale of ex-leader's luxury cars, cows and boats
Summary
The Gambian government is investigating how former President Yahya Jammeh's seized luxury items and livestock were sold. Concerns arose about the transparency and fairness of the sales, prompting public protests and promises of a full investigation by current President Adama Barrow.Key Facts
- The Gambian government is investigating the sale of luxury items and livestock seized from ex-President Yahya Jammeh.
- Concerns about the transparency of the sale process led to public protests.
- An investigative report suggested some assets were sold at low prices to government officials and their contacts.
- President Adama Barrow promised a transparent investigation and stressed the assets belong to the Gambian people.
- A commission had previously found Jammeh allegedly stole at least $360 million during his rule.
- Yahya Jammeh took power in 1994 and was accused of financial misconduct and human rights abuses.
- He fled to Equatorial Guinea in 2017 after losing elections.
- The government published a list of sold assets, but some luxury cars were missing, and their status remains unclear.
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