FRANCE'S AFRICA POLICY (FRANÇAFRIQUE)
France's long-standing political, military and economic interventionism in Africa — known as Françafrique — including neo-colonial relationships, military presence, diplomatic influence and the ongoing retreat of French power from the continent
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No, Bamako has not just demanded the departure of France's ambassador
FRANCE 24Non, Bamako ne vient pas de demander le départ de l’ambassadeur de France
Jun 29, 2026, 04:43 PM
France 24 fact-checks a claim spread by Alliance of Sahel States supporters that Mali ordered the French ambassador to leave within 72 hours. The claim is false: France no longer has an ambassador in Bamako, as diplomatic ties were already downgraded.
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France
FRANCE 24Le Burkina Faso rompt ses relations diplomatiques avec la France
Jun 29, 2026, 01:58 PM
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.
UK-Africa relations: Starmer's 'reset' that never delivered
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 29, 2026, 01:10 PM
In 2024 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a fresh UK-Africa partnership, but two years on his resignation leaves those ambitions unfinished. DW reports on scaled-back aid and questions about Britain's long-term commitment to the continent.
France considers ‘reciprocal measures’ against African state
RTJun 29, 2026, 09:13 AM
France's Foreign Ministry said Paris is reviewing possible reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso ended diplomatic ties. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between France and the Sahel state.
France suffers another diplomatic setback in West Africa
RTJun 27, 2026, 03:39 AM
Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, deepening a years-long rift with its former colonial ruler. RT frames the move as another setback for French influence in West Africa.