Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
According to BBC News, the Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Yahya Jammeh, Gambia and Maryland.
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