Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after Morocco intervenes

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 through a coup d'etat in 2022. Paris thanked Morocco for its mediation in the case.

Dec 19, 2024 - 06:00
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Burkina Faso releases four French nationals after Morocco intervenes
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 through a coup d'etat in 2022. Paris thanked Morocco for its mediation in the case.