# French Spy Accused of Plotting Mali Coup Receives Presidential Pardon

A French national accused of plotting a coup in Mali has been pardoned by the country's president. The alleged spy's release comes amid heightened diplomatic tensions between France and Mali, which have been strained over security and sovereignty issues.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2el29e3m3xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:50:49 GMT