Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso is an African country that severed diplomatic relations with France on June 26, 2026, citing breaches of mutual respect, sovereignty, and principles of non-intervention. The decision followed accusations that France engaged in interference, attempted a coup against President Ibrahim Traoré, and pursued colonial-era policies. Russia has maintained diplomatic ties with Burkina Faso, with President Putin acknowledging progress in bilateral cooperation during a meeting in 2025.

Events

• Putin Orders Russia-CAR Relations Agreement Signing
• Moscow 16 Sep. News. Lionel Messi, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner
• Niger military quells coup attempt at capital airbase
• Niger Military Mutiny Quelled After Night of Attacks
• Russia, Ghana to Boost Security Cooperation in Sahel

Recent coverage

• Ukrainian instructors prepare fighters in African countries — Вести
• Joint statement in support of efforts to strengthen the United Nations Secretary-General's Mechanism for investigating cases of possible use of chemical and biological weapons — МИД России
• Three African juntas in partnership with Russia launched a propaganda television channel — The Moscow Times
• A bill on ratification of the cooperation agreement with Burkina Faso was submitted to the State Duma — Интерфакс
• Agreement on the basis of relations between the Russian Federation and Burkina Faso submitted to ratification in the State Duma — Вести
• President of Burkina Faso included Ukraine in list of country's enemies — Ведомости
• On September 24 in New York, at the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting of the Minister... — МИД России
• The ICC ice has melted, gentlemen of the jury! — МИД России
• Messi called up to the Argentina national team for a farewell match — Коммерсантъ
• Nigerian military after attempted coup keep capital airbase under control — Интерфакс
• CGS called the actions of rebels in Niger's capital Niamey betrayal — Вести
• 19 August 2026. Embassy of the Russian Federation in the city of Ouagadougou jointly with the representation of the World Food Program (WFP) of the UN in Burkina Faso organized a ceremony of transfer of Russian humanitarian aid in favor of the Burkinabe people. — МИД России
• Russia will help African countries fight terrorism — Коммерсантъ
• Russian woman sang "I'll Go Out on the Street", made African president smile and became a TikTok star — Фонтанка
• Empty sectors: Did the war in Burkina Faso retreat to the north? — Рыбарь
• Russian Foreign Ministry calls the ICC a 'sinking ship' — Вести
• Technological Gap — Рыбарь
• Russia and Sahel countries accuse Ukraine and France of conspiracy with terrorists in the region — Коммерсантъ
• Lavrov held bilateral talks with heads of the 'African Trio' foreign ministries in Niger — Интерфакс
• Live: Lavrov and Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Hold Press Conference — ТАСС (Telegram)