Relationship dossier
The Gambia
Western Sahara
Relationship assessment
The Gambia supports Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara; information about Sahrawi government conduct toward The Gambia is limited.
The Gambia toward Western Sahara
-35The Gambian government opened a consulate in Dakhla in 2020 and has expressed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, aligning its policy against the Sahrawi independence claim.
Western Sahara toward The Gambia
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow 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
Overview
The Gambia has aligned its policy with Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, including by opening a consulate in Dakhla in 2020 and expressing support for Morocco’s territorial integrity. These actions indicate an adverse stance toward the Sahrawi independence claim. Information about the Sahrawi authorities’ government conduct toward The Gambia is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- The Gambia’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity conflicts with the Sahrawi independence claim.
Key developments
The Gambia opened a consulate in Dakhla, a city in Western Sahara under Moroccan administration.
Major uncertainties
- The status of any diplomatic relationship between The Gambia and the Sahrawi authorities is unclear.
- The scope and implementation of The Gambia’s stated support for Morocco’s territorial integrity are unclear.