{"id":96256,"date":"2026-04-19T10:03:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/majority-of-gambians-view-senegal-relations-as-exploitative"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:25:30","slug":"majority-of-gambians-view-senegal-relations-as-exploitative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/majority-of-gambians-view-senegal-relations-as-exploitative","title":{"rendered":"Majority of Gambians View Senegal Relations as Exploitative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>A new Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) poll has found that a majority of Gambians now describe the country\u2019s relationship with Senegal as exploitative rather than mutually beneficial.<\/b><\/p>\n

The finding published marks a sharp turn in public sentiment toward Banjul\u2019s closest neighbour and most important bilateral partner, with respondents citing trade imbalances, fishing access, security arrangements, and cross-border transport as the main flashpoints.<\/p>\n

According to the poll, public perception of The Gambia\u2019s relations with Senegal is largely characterised by scepticism, with a majority viewing the relationship as exploitative of The Gambia.<\/p>\n

The poll added that nationally, 27% of respondents consider the relationship mutually beneficial, while 61% believe it is exploitative of The Gambia.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly 5% consider it exploitative of Senegal, while 7% are unaware. This indicates a strong perception of imbalance in bilateral relations.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the findings, gender differences are evident with men viewing it as exploitative of The Gambia (68%) compared to women (55%).<\/p>\n

When it comes to regional variation, the poll added, Banjul and Basse record relatively higher perceptions of mutual benefit at 43% and 42%, respectively, though nearly half still perceive the relationship as exploitative.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn contrast, Kerewan records one of the highest perceptions of exploitation, with 70% of respondents indicating that the relationship is exploitative of The Gambia. Brikama and Kanifing also show strong scepticism, with 63% of respondents holding this view.\u201d<\/p>\n

It further stated that age patterns show that younger respondents (17\u201324) are slightly more optimistic, with 31% viewing the relationship as mutually beneficial, compared to 23\u201325% among older groups. However, across all age groups, the dominant perception remains that the relationship favours Senegal.<\/p>\n

According to CepRass, overall, the findings suggest that public perception of relations with Senegal is largely negative, with concerns about fairness and reciprocity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has important implications for regional integration and cross-border cooperation. Addressing these perceptions may require greater transparency, equitable agreements, and stronger communication of mutual benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Issuing Gambian IDs abroad<\/b><\/p>\n

According to CepRass, respondents were asked whether they agreed with the statement: \u201cIssuing Gambian ID cards to people outside the country increases the risk of giving ID cards to non-Gambians.\u201d<\/p>\n

On that wording, CepRass reported that 36% strongly agree, and 33% agree, while 15% disagree and 7% strongly disagree, 3% select neither, and 5% do not know.<\/p>\n

In terms of regional disaggregation, agreement with the statement is highest in Banjul (77%), followed by Janjangbureh (73%), Brikama (72%), and Basse and Kuntaur (71% each).<\/p>\n

It is lowest in Mansakonko (59%), where disagreement is comparatively high at 37%.<\/p>\n

Overall, the finding is that a clear majority of respondents see overseas issuance of Gambian ID cards as risky: 69% agree that issuing ID cards outside the country increases the risk of giving ID cards to non-Gambians, while 22% disagree.<\/p>\n

This, CepRass added, indicates strong public concern about the integrity of the process rather than approval of the practice.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Gambia<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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