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- ↑ Perfect, David (27 May 2016). Historical Dictionary of The Gambia. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 236. ISBN 9781442265264.
- Gambia: Provide Fertilizer and Efficient Marketing for Farmers - Sidia Jatta allafrica.com 20 March 2007
- Sidia Jatta [ dead link ] African People Database (page is cached)
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