Burkina Faso announced on 26 June that it would cut its diplomatic ties with France. International relations expert Hamadé Soro explains what changes the move may bring and how the two countries will continue to interact.

France has condemned Burkina Faso's decision to unilaterally sever the two countries’ diplomatic relations, describing the move as "hostile and baseless" while warning that…

Burkina Faso has cut ties with France. Beyond the symbolism, this Sahel break with the West carries a real bill in trade, finance, security and aid.