A throwback photo has emerged on the internet showing a young Yahya Jammeh when he took over power more than two decades ago.
Yahya Jammeh
Yahya Jammeh, the president of The Gambia, has sparked serious controversy in recent times after refusing to step down from power even though he lost his country's elections.
Many attempts have been made to persuade him to willingly step down and hand over to president-elect, Adama Barrow, all to no avail, prompting West African to form an alliance with the intention of forcefully removing him from his seat of power.
Now photos of Jammeh has emerged on the internet showing him when he first seized power years ago.
A young Yahya Jammeh 22 years ago
This photo was taken in 1994 when the defiant Gambian president, who was then 29 years old, took over power 22 years ago.
He was a Lieutenant and Chairman of Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council.
See another photo below of the man during his days as a military commander.