Tensions Escalate: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats Over Alleged Subversion

Burkina Faso’s military government has expelled three French diplomats, including two political advisers, for alleged subversive activities.

The diplomats were given 48 hours to leave the country, with no specifics of their activities disclosed. This move further strains relations between Burkina Faso and France since the military junta took power in 2022.

The junta has previously expelled French troops, recalled the French ambassador, and suspended some French media outlets. The French foreign ministry has yet to comment on the situation.