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Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has withdrawn his acceptance as a special African Union envoy to mediate talks over the political crisis in Somalia.Mr Mahama noted the lack of support by the Somali federal government.He says the proposed assignment required that he enjoy the unalloyed support and co-operation of all political stakeholders.The AU appointed Mr Mahama as its special representative to Somalia on 7 May, but the Horn of Africa country questioned his impartiality.A long-running maritime border dispute has also contributed to stormy relations.