Burkina Faso Cuts Diplomatic Ties with France
Burkina Faso's ruling junta announced on Friday the end of diplomatic relations with France, accusing it of neocolonial ambitions. France called the decision hostile and unjustified.
On Friday, June 27, 2026, Burkina Faso officially severed diplomatic ties with France. The ruling junta accused the former colonial power of consistently acting against Burkina Faso's interests and harboring "neocolonial ambitions."
France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as "hostile and unjustified," stating that it reflects a worrying direction by Burkina Faso's authorities. Paris said it is considering necessary response measures.
Burkina Faso's junta has been moving closer to Moscow in recent years. Russian mercenaries are already present in the country, and military cooperation with France has previously been halted. This step further deepens the rift between the two nations, whose relations have been tense for a long time.
