West African countries will close their borders with Mali, cut diplomatic ties and impose severe economic sanctions in response to the “unacceptable” postponement of elections following a military coup in 2020, a regional bloc of 15 countries said on Sunday.
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West African countries cut ties with Mali over election postponement
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