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Burkina Faso breaks diplomatic relations with France

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Le président burkinabè, Ibrahim Traoré, le 18 juin 2026 à Ouagadougou.

Burkina Faso has officially announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. The declaration was made by President Ibrahim Traoré on 18 June 2026 in Ouagadougou, signalling a significant shift in the country’s international alignment.

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