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On Tuesday, Burkina Faso, allied with Niger and Mali under military rule, banned the broadcasting of TV5 Monde, following Niger's suspension of nine French media outlets for allegedly jeopardizing public order, amidst growing anti-French sentiment and increasing restrictions on press freedom in the region. #PressFreedom #MediaCensorship #WestAfrica #BF #NE #ML #FR #RU #DE

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

Burkina Faso has banned the broadcast of TV5 Monde, joining Niger and Mali, which have suspended several French media outlets due to accusations of disinformation and threats to public order amidst rising anti-French sentiment and growing influence from Russia and China in the region. #PressFreedom #MediaCensorship #WestAfrica #BF #NE #ML #FR

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