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Burkina Faso ruling junta
Coverage of Burkina Faso ruling junta in the Nexus archive.
- Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France
Burkina Faso's military junta severed diplomatic ties with France, accusing the former colonial power of acting against its interests and supporting subversive networks and militants in the Sahel. The decision follows the 2022 coup led by Captain Ibrahim Traore and marks a deeper break with Western allies.