Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France. The…

Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France. The authorities of Burkina Faso announced the termination of diplomatic ties with France.

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Burkina Faso has severed diplomatic relations with France.
The decision was announced by the Ministry of Communications of Burkina Faso.
France is accused of not respecting principles of mutual respect, non-interference, and national sovereignty.
The severing of relations is effective as of June 26.

France is accused of supporting 'subversive networks' and 'terrorists'. — vedomosti
The decision is part of a broader trend among Sahel African states (Mali and Niger) to reassess relations with France. — vedomosti
Russia's FSB claimed that French intelligence orchestrated an attempt to overthrow President Ibrahim Traoré in January 2026. — vedomosti
Russia and Burkina Faso have strengthened bilateral cooperation, including the resumption of diplomatic relations in 2023. — vedomosti
Burkina Faso has signed over 150 contracts with Rosoboronexport worth more than $20 billion. — vedomosti
The breakdown in relations began after a military coup in September 2022 led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. — vedomosti
France previously denied accusations of supporting terrorism. — vedomosti
In May 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Traoré in Moscow. — vedomosti
In June 2026, Burkina Faso denounced a military agreement with France and expelled the French military attaché. — vedomosti
The diplomatic relations were established in 1960, when Burkina Faso was part of French Upper Volta. — kommersant