Burkina Faso's military junta announced it is cutting diplomatic relations with France, according to reports. The move follows an earlier declaration on Friday evening, now confirmed by the junta.
Burkina Faso's military junta has confirmed the severing of diplomatic relations with France, as reported by local and international media. The decision, initially announced on Friday evening, was reaffirmed in a statement early Saturday. This marks a significant deterioration in ties between Ouagadougou and Paris, following months of strained relations since the junta took power in 2022. France has not yet officially responded. The move aligns with a broader trend of African Sahel states distancing themselves from former colonial power France, as previously covered by The Zioneer.
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