00:00Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, marking a dramatic break with its former colonial ruler.
00:08The military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, accused Paris of repeatedly acting against the country's interest,
00:16deepening its shift away from Western allies.
00:20The government of Burkina Faso informs national and international public opinion
00:26that it has decided to break off its diplomatic relations with the French Republic with effect from today, 26th June
00:342026.
00:37The decision follows an in-depth assessment of the current state of bilateral relations between Burkina Faso and France.
00:46Indeed, the conditions essential for promoting relations based on mutual respect, reciprocal trust,
00:52respect for the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and national sovereignty have not been met.
01:06France has condemned Burkina Faso's decision to cut diplomatic ties, calling it hostile and baseless.
01:13The move highlights growing anti-French sentiment in parts of Africa as Russian and Chinese influence continues to expand.
01:23And yet, this is our understanding of both-sp conveyed abroad.
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