Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France

On Friday, the West African nation's ruling junta announced on national television its plan to sever diplomatic ties with France after accusing the former colonial power of continuing to harbor 'neo-colonial ambitions.' In response, France called it a 'hostile and baseless decision.'

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France

The military government, in power since 2022 coup, accused France of having 'neo-colonial ambitions'.

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France

Burkina Faso’s ruling junta on Friday severed diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. The military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, in power since a coup in September 2022, is pursuing a policy repressive towards critical voices and hostile to Westerners, particularly France. “The government of Burkina Faso hereby informs the national and international community that it has decided to sever diplomatic relations with...

By Agence France-Presse

Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France

Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sahel. The move deepens the ruling authorities' break with Western allies since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in a 2022 coup.

By FRANCE 24

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally

Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler and key security partner

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Burkina Faso junta cuts diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France

Burkina Faso's ruling junta, lead by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, announced late Friday it has cut diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. The military regime in power since a coup in September 2022, is pursuing a policy repressive toward critical voices and hostile to Westerners, particularly France.

By RFI

Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France

Burkina Faso's ruling junta on Friday severed diplomatic ties with former colonial ruler France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its interests. The post Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France appeared first on Vanguard News.

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