Leadership & Public Service

Ousainou Darboe

Human rights lawyer and opposition leader

Born 1948

Ousainou Darboe built a legal career before entering party politics as leader of the United Democratic Party in 1996. His work included defending political detainees and challenging restrictions on rights. Following the 2016 democratic transition, he served as foreign minister and later as vice-president, connecting opposition leadership with national government.

THEIR MARK ON HISTORY

01Became leader of the United Democratic Party in 1996.

02Served as foreign minister and then vice-president after the 2016 transition.

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SOURCES & FURTHER READING01The Standard: interview and career profile 02WATHI: biographical profile

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