Audio By Carbonatix
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Burkina Faso said on Friday it had severed links with its former colonial ruler after years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty and alleged foreign interference.
"France regrets this hostile and unfounded decision, which illustrates the worrying drift of the Burkinabe authorities," the French foreign ministry said in a statement.
It urged French nationals in Burkina Faso "to exercise heightened vigilance".
The West African country has been battling an Islamist insurgency that has spread from Mali and killed thousands and displaced millions in the region over the past decade.
Burkina Faso Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said the decision took effect on Friday and accused France of supporting "subversive networks" and "terrorists", charges that France has previously denied.
Latest Stories
-
Women-owned businesses take over 60% of DBG’s GH¢2.5bn lending
44 minutes -
Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says
1 hour -
Gold holds ground with US payrolls data on radar
1 hour -
South Korea says US companies to invest $2 billion in chip, energy sectors
1 hour -
Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
2 hours -
Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘smear campaign’ against Infantino
2 hours -
My marriage will be secret – Singer Joeboy
2 hours -
Why I once evicted my son from home – Patience Ozokwor
2 hours -
I’ll soon leave music – Davido taunts Erigga
2 hours -
I grab Burna Boy’s phone when he goes wild on Instagram Live, says mother
2 hours -
Pampering your children will destroy them – Patience Ozokwor warns parents
3 hours -
GRA directs travellers to declare goods beyond personal effects at ports
4 hours -
Customs to scrutinise multiple new phones for possible commercial import at entry points
4 hours -
Tanker drivers suspend strike, give gov’t one month to fix deplorable roads
5 hours -
16 armed thugs arrested after fierce clash over illegal mining in Asenayo Forest Reserve
5 hours