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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France

Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic relations with France. The ruling government accused the former colonial power of undermining national interests and supporting terrorists. France is currently considering its response to the move.

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Burkina Faso has officially ended diplomatic relations with France.

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  1. Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Ties With France

    Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic relations with France. The ruling government accused the former colonial power of undermining national interests and supporting terrorists. France is currently considering its response to the move.

    What's confirmed:

    • Burkina Faso's military junta severed diplomatic ties with France.
    • The junta accused France of acting against Burkina Faso's national interests.
    • Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a 2022 coup.
    • France is the former colonial ruler of Burkina Faso.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The military junta accused France of pursuing "neo-colonial ambitions" by supporting subversive networks and terrorists destabilising Burkina Faso and the wider Sahel.
    • Communications minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo made a televised statement on Friday.
    • France is considering measures after the break in relations.
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