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Gambia President Dawda Jawara Ousted from Power on This Day in 1994

The Republican of Gambia’s first leader, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (pictured), led his country as Prime Minister between 1962 and 1970. Becoming the president in 1970 after the end of British monarchy, he served in the post until 1994 until this day, when a military coup occurred. SEE ALSO: British Politician Neil Kinnock Held Captive…