TENSIONS escalate between Burkina Faso and France as the French Foreign Ministry expresses regret over Burkina Faso’s decision to expel French diplomats and staff, some of whom were serving at the French embassy in the country.
‘We reject the unfounded accusations made by the Burkina Faso authorities against our staff,’ said the French foreign ministry in a Thursday statement, addressing the diplomatic rift.
Burkina Faso’s military government took the unprecedented step of expelling three French diplomats, accusing them of engaging in subversive activities. The details emerged in a letter from the Burkina Foreign Ministry, seen by Reuters on Thursday.
The expulsion of French diplomats marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries, with diplomatic relations strained by the accusations levelled against French embassy staff.
The French Foreign Ministry’s response reflects the gravity of the situation, emphasising its rejection of the allegations made by Burkina Faso authorities and expressing regret over the diplomatic fallout.
The expulsion underscores the delicate nature of diplomatic relations in the region and raises concerns about the potential impact on bilateral cooperation between Burkina Faso and France.
As tensions persist, both countries are expected to engage in diplomatic dialogue to address the issues and find a resolution to the escalating dispute.