France's Macron says he is awaiting clarifications from Burkina president on troops

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attend a joint news conference as part of a Franco-German joint cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 22, 2023. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

PARIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he was awaiting clarifications from Burkina Faso's transitional President Ibrahim Traore about reported demands for the departure of French troops from the country.

Reporting by Michel Rose and Leigh Thomas Editing by Frances Kerry

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