Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France
Burkina Faso's ruling junta has severed diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against the country's interests. The decision deepens a rift between the Sahel state and the West.
Burkina Faso's ruling military government has announced it is severing diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France. According to the SCMP, the junta accuses Paris of persistently acting against the country's interests.
Since a coup in 2022, the administration led by Captain Ibrahim Traore has scaled back relations with Western countries, and France in particular. In a statement, the government said it had informed the national and international community that it was ending diplomatic relations with France.
The move comes at a time of waning French influence in the Sahel. Along with other countries in the region, Burkina Faso's foreign-policy direction is being watched closely for its impact on security and economic cooperation.
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