France Withdraws All Diplomats From Burkina Faso After Junta Cuts Ties

Africa · Western Key Facts —Rupture date. Burkina Faso severed diplomatic relations with France on 26 June 2026, accusing Paris of neo-colonial ambitions. —Full withdrawal. France confirmed all its diplomats had left Burkina Faso and ordered Burkinabè staff out of France by 6 July 2026. —Military exit. France completed the withdrawal of roughly 400 special…