Burkina Faso has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The decision was made on June 26, 2026. The authorities of Burkina Faso explained this step by the need to strengthen the country's sovereignty and reduce external influence. France has not yet officially commented.
In recent years, Burkina Faso has gradually deteriorated relations with France. After the military coup in 2023, bilateral ties became strained. The government of Burkina Faso accused France of interfering in internal affairs and demanded the withdrawal of French military forces from the country.
The severance of diplomatic relations may affect the geopolitical situation in the region. Burkina Faso has expressed its intention to strengthen cooperation with Russia and other states.