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Mali has officially recognized Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the only solution and genuine pathway to end the dispute over Western Sahara. Mali announced this decision today 10 april 2026 during the visit of Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, to Bamako.
Mali said it considers the genuine autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty is the most realistic solution for the regional dispute. “The Republic of Mali supports the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as the only serious and credible basis for resolving this dispute and considers that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most realistic reason,” Mali’s government said in a statement.
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It also announced that it is withdrawing its recognition of Polisario’s self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, also known as SADR, citing an “in-depth analysis” of the important dossier and its impact on sub-regional peace and security.
Mali’s government concluded its statement by recalling its support for the UN-led political process led by UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura.
It also backs the UN Security Council Resolution 2797 of October 2025, which declared the autonomy initiative as a genuine political framework to end the dispute, and urged all concerned parties to engage in the process within the autonomy framework of the Moroccan initiative.
The Malian minister also stated that this decision will be shared with regional and international organizations of which Mali is a member, as well as with the diplomatic corps accredited to Bamako.
The news is set to open a new chapter of cooperation and partnership between the two countries, with Bamako determined to maintain strong, historic, and deeply rooted ties with Rabat.
Mali also expressed gratitude to Morocco and King Mohammed VI’s vision for the consistent fraternal attention Mali receives from Rabat, as well as its continuous support and initiatives in favor of stability, development, as well as territorial integrity, and national unity in Mali.
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