Dawda Kairaba Jawara Net Worth

Prime Minister of Gambia

Became the first Prime Minister of The Gambia.

First President of Gambia

Became the first President of The Gambia.

Coup Attempt Suppressed

Survived a coup attempt with Senegalese help.

Overthrown in Coup

Overthrown in a military coup led by Yahya Jammeh.

Returned from Exile

Returned to The Gambia after years in exile.

Dawda Jawara Dies

Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara passed away. He is remembered as the founding father of the nation.

Legacy as Founding Father

Jawara's role in Gambian history is acknowledged, but his later life and overthrow have faded from prominent public consciousness.