Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France under the Balewa government over
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Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France in 1961 due to French atomic tests in the Sahara. The Balewa government was opposed to these tests, which they believed posed a threat to the health and safety of Nigerians and the wider African continent. The decision to break diplomatic ties with France was seen as a way to show solidarity with other African countries who were also opposed to the tests.