On June 26, the government of Burkina Faso issued a statement on national television, stating that Burkina Faso has decided to sever diplomatic relations with France starting from June 26, 2026.
Boukina Faso condemns the French side for continuously harming the interests of Boukina Faso. France, with its openly neo-colonial ambitions, actively supports Boukina Faso's "subversive forces network" and "terrorists." The B-Faso believes that these forces are causing suffering in Boukina Faso and the Sahel region.
Burkina Faso stated that the decision to sever relations "pertains only to diplomatic levels," but "will not question the historical, cultural, and social bonds between the people of Burkina Faso and those of France."
The Government of Burkina Faso also reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens. Currently, thousands of Burkinabes reside in France.
Benin government issued statement on state television announcing severance of diplomatic ties with France.
Public information indicates that Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in western Africa. Burkina Faso was occupied by France from 1895 to 1896 and became part of French West Africa. In December 1958, it became an autonomous republic within the French Community. On August 5, 1960, it declared independence, naming itself the Republic of Upper Volta. In 1984, President Thomas Sankara announced the change of the country’s name to “Burkina Faso”.
