The Gambia's first president dies at 95

Sir Dawda Jawara, Gambia's first President has died at the age of 95. The scientist turned politician led his country to independence, becoming Prime Minister from 1962 to 1970 after which he became the President, serving for 24 years before he was ousted in the coup led by Yahya Jammeh.

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(Photo: President of Gambia, Sir Dawda Jawara at Epsom for a round of golf. Credit: Peter Stone/Mirrorpix/Getty Images)