Revolution Day - The Gambia

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I’m Jeffrey Johnson

On July 12th 2014 we celebrate

Revolution Day - The Gambia

On July 22, 1994 Lieutenant Yahya Jammeh lead the coup that overthrew the government of Gambia because of the leadership failing to bring about the reforms promised. This new government has lasted since then and each July 22 is celebrated as the anniversary of the new country.

I have put some links in the show notes:

http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/18-years-of-the-july-22nd-revolution-gambia-triumphs-1

http://www.answers.com/topic/gambia-revolution-day

Happy Revolution Day The Gambia.

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