### [2026-06-26](/feed/2026/06/26/index.md)

##### Burkina Faso–France relations
# Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France, citing concerns over sovereignty. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-breaks-off-diplomatic-relations-with-france-2026-06-26/)

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