Mali abandons SADR recognition and backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Mali's government officially announced it no longer recognizes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) and now supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, marking a major reversal after 44 years of recognition since 1980.
This diplomatic shift occurs amid strengthened relations between Bamako and Rabat, reflecting broader geopolitical realignments in West Africa.
Mali's position change represents a significant development for the Saharan issue, long supported by several African nations and contested by Algerian interests.
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