Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial ruler worsened after Capt Ibrahim Traore seized power in a coup in 2022 and pursued largely anti-Western policies...
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Burkina Faso has officially broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing its former colonial ruler of acting against its national interests.
- The decision was announced on Friday, 28th Jun 2026, following a period of increasingly strained relations.
- The military junta in Burkina Faso, led by Capt Ibrahim Traore, cited "ceaseless activism" and "neo-colonial ambitions" by France.
- This move signifies a continuing shift away from Western alliances, as Burkina Faso has previously expelled French troops and pivoted towards China and Russia.
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