Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France
Le Burkina Faso rompt ses relations diplomatiques avec la France
Summary
Burkina Faso has officially severed diplomatic relations with France. The decision, announced Friday by Burkinabe authorities, follows a series of crises between the two countries.
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Au Burkina Faso, la rupture avec Paris est désormais officielle. Vendredi, les autorités burkinabés ont annoncé mettre fin à leurs relations diplomatiques avec la France. Une décision qui intervient après une succession de crises entre les deux pays.
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