France is thinking about what to do after Burkina Faso cuts ties with the country
France announced on Saturday that it was contemplating reciprocal measures in response to Burkina Faso’s decision to sever diplomatic ties.
Burkina Faso announced on Friday that it has cut ties with its former colonial ruler following years of deteriorating relations concerning security, sovereignty, and claims of foreign interference. In response, the French foreign ministry expressed regret over what it described as a hostile and unfounded decision, highlighting the concerning direction of the Burkinabe authorities in a statement.
It advised French nationals in Burkina Faso “to exercise heightened vigilance.
The West African nation has been confronting an Islamist insurgency that has originated from Mali, resulting in the deaths of thousands and the displacement of millions in the area over the last ten years.
Burkina Faso’s Communications Minister, Gilbert Ouedraogo, announced that the decision came into effect on Friday, accusing France of backing “subversive networks” and “terrorists,” allegations that France has denied in the past.
