Burkina Faso releases four French nationals held on espionage charges after Morocco's mediation.

Burkina Faso has released four French nationals detained for a year on espionage charges following negotiations mediated by Morocco. France's President Macron thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI for his role in securing their release. The detention had strained France's relations with its former colony, especially amid recent tensions in the Sahel region.

December 19, 2024
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