As Paris was devising a new military strategy that would sharply reduce its permanent troop presence in Africa, two of its closest allies struck a double blow. The government of Chad, considered France's most stable and loyal partner in Africa,

By Ahmed Eljechtimi and Michel Rose RABAT/PARIS (Reuters) -Four French nationals held in Burkina Faso for a year have been released following mediation from Morocco, France and Morocco said on Thursday,

Four French intelligence officers arrested a year ago in Burkina Faso have been freed after mediation by Morocco. We reveal what lay behind their detention and France’s efforts to secure their release.

Four French nationals were released after a year in detention in Burkina Faso on Thursday. Relations between France and Burkina Faso deteriorated considerably after Ibrahim Traore come to power

Ibrahim Traore, the country's president, welcomed Morocco's diplomatic efforts and noted that France and Burkina Faso's relations had soured in recent years. In a post on X Thursday, France’s ...

Four French nationals detained in Burkina Faso have been released after Moroccan mediation. President Macron praised Morocco's King Mohammed for their efforts. The release highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and reconciliation between France,

Moroccan mediation has helped to secure the release of four French nationals detained in Burkina Faso for over a year.

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s junta-led government said Thursday that it had released four French nationals it called spies, following Morocco-mediated negotiations with France.

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Four French nationals detained for more than a year in Burkina Faso were released this week after negotiations between the two countries and Morocco. France’s ...

Burkina Faso Releases Four French Nationals After Detaining Them for a Year RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France said Thursday that Burkina Faso released four French nationals it had detained for a year ...

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — France said Thursday that Burkina Faso released four French nationals it had detained for a year, following negotiations mediated by Morocco. France’s Elysee Palace said ...

Since the independence of French colonies in Africa, France has maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway dubbed Françafrique, which included having thousands of permanent troops in the region.