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

• The international airport of the capital of Niger, Niamey
• Niger quells coup attempt in Niamey
• Russia, Ghana to Boost Security Cooperation in Sahel
• According to a joint statement following consultations between the…
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Addis Ababa for an…
• Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France. The…
• Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France

Recent coverage

• 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)
• Lavrov met with the President of Niger — Интерфакс
• Lavrov Delivers Putin's Invitation to Leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — Вести
• Al-Ahram: France expels Burkina Faso diplomats by July 6 evening — Вести
• France threatens retaliatory measures against Burkina Faso after severing ties — Вести
• Burkina Faso authorities claim French actions are subversive — Вести
• Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France — Ведомости
• Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Relations with France — Вести
• Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France — Коммерсантъ
• Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Relations with France — Интерфакс