France Withdraws All Diplomats From Burkina Faso After Junta Cuts Ties

France withdrew all diplomats from Burkina Faso after the country's junta severed diplomatic relations on 26 June 2026, citing accusations of French neo-colonial ambitions. France confirmed the withdrawal by 6 July 2026 and ordered Burkinabè staff to leave France, while completing the exit of approximately 400 special forces.