Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

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August 15, 2025 6:52am EDT

A suspected French spy has been arrested in connection with an alleged coup plot in Mali, according to reports. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was detained by French authorities in Paris on August 13. The arrest comes amid heightened tensions in Mali, where a military junta has been in power since August 2020. France, a former colonial power in Mali, has faced increased anti-French sentiment and violence from militant groups in recent years. French authorities have not commented publicly on the arrest or the alleged coup plot. However, sources close to the case claim that the individual was working to procure weapons for a planned attack on French interests in Mali. The alleged coup plot is just one of several challenges facing France in its efforts to stabilize the fragile Sahel region.

What's Next?:

French and Malian authorities will continue to investigate the matter.