The authorities also detained dozens of soldiers and accused ‘foreign states’ of trying to destabilise the country.

A representative of the junta said the man had worked “on behalf of the French intelligence service, which mobilized political leaders, civil society actors and military personnel” to foment a coup.

A French national was held on suspicion of working 'on behalf of the French intelligence service.' Dozens of soldiers have also been arrested, accused of wanting to overthrow the government.

Mali's military government has arrested military personnel and civilians, including two generals and a French national, for allegedly planning a coup. The arrests come amid a crackdown on dissent. The Frenchman is accused of orchestrating the plot for French intelligence,

Mali's military rulers say they have arrested a French national on suspicion of spying for his country in an attempt to destabilise the African nation. In a statement read on national television late on Thursday,

Malian minister says situation under control after plot foiled to ‘destabilising the institutions of the republic’.