Burkina Faso, an ally of Niger and Mali, has banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde, following Niger's suspension of nine French media outlets accused of jeopardizing public order, amidst rising anti-French sentiment and increased restrictions on press freedom in the Sahel region, where military juntas have shifted alliances away from Western partners. #PressFreedom #SahelCrisis #MediaCensorship #BF #NE #ML #FR #KE #RU #CN #DE #UN

Niger suspends nine French media over 'threat to public order'