Burkina Faso ends diplomatic ties with France

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

Burkina Faso has officially announced the severance of its diplomatic relations with France. The declaration was made public today. President Ibrahim Traoré, pictured in Ouagadougou on June 18, 2026, leads the country as this foreign policy shift takes place.