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Apr
19
2024
By The African Mirror
France rejects accusations made by Burkina Faso against embassy staff

France rejects accusations made by Burkina Faso against embassy staff

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THE French foreign ministry said in a statement that it regretted Burkina Faso's decision to expel French diplomats and staff, some of whom were assigned to the French embassy in Burkina Faso. "We reject the unfounded accusations made by the Burkina Faso authorities against our staff," it added. Burkina Faso's military government has expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, the foreign ministry said in a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.
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Jan
27
2023
By The African Mirror
France to recall Burkina ambassador over tensions, foreign ministry says

France to recall Burkina ambassador over tensions, foreign ministry says

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THE French foreign ministry said it was recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso, citing "the context of recent developments", a day after Paris announced it would withdraw its troops from the African country. "We have decided to recall our ambassador in Paris, to conduct consultations on the state and perspectives of our bilateral cooperation", the ministry said in a statement. Protests by opponents of the French military presence have surged in Burkina, partly linked to perceptions that France has not done enough to tackle an Islamist insurgency that has spread in recent years from neighbouring Mali. France on Wednesday said it would…
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Jan
05
2023
By The African Mirror
Burkina Faso ejects France’s envoy

Burkina Faso ejects France’s envoy

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THE French foreign ministry said it had received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of Frances's ambassador from Burkina Faso - a move the ministry called "not standard practice." The Burkinabe government has declined to comment officially on reports it sent this request to Paris last month. In emailed comments, the French ministry's spokeswoman confirmed it had received such a letter, but declined to give further details or say how it had responded. "We have indeed received a letter from the Burkinabe transitional authorities. This is not standard practice and we have no public comment…
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