Mali recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

The Malian government officially announces it no longer recognizes the SADR and supports Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.

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This political reversal affects West African regional positioning on this long-disputed territorial conflict.

The decision comes amid geopolitical realignments in North and West Africa.

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