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Djibouti Western Sahara

Relationship assessment

Djibouti’s support for Morocco’s position conflicts with the SADR’s claim to represent Western Sahara.

Djibouti toward Western Sahara

-45

Djibouti withdrew recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and opened a consulate in Dakhla, a city in the disputed territory administered by Morocco. These actions support Morocco’s position on Western Sahara rather than the SADR’s claim to independence.

Western Sahara toward Djibouti

Not assessed

Overall relationship

Not assessed
How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Djibouti has taken steps supporting Morocco’s position in Western Sahara, including withdrawing recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and opening a consulate in Dakhla. These actions place Djibouti at odds with the SADR’s claim to represent an independent Western Sahara. The territory’s status remains disputed, and information about conduct by Sahrawi authorities toward Djibouti is limited.

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