Burkina Faso: Traore Bans French TV Channel TV5Monde Over Mali Coverage

Burkina Faso: Traore Bans French TV Channel TV5Monde Over Mali Coverage

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In a decisive move to consolidate power, Burkina Faso’s military government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified its campaign against external influence. On May 5, the High Council for Communication announced a ban on the French television channel TV5 Monde, accusing it of ‘disinformation’ and the ‘glorification of terrorism’ regarding its coverage of regional violence in both Burkina Faso and Mali. This follows a growing pattern of foreign media suppression across the Sahel, as military governments increasingly view foreign scrutiny as an obstacle to their security missions. Along with the media ban, the Burkinabe government also ordered the dissolution of around 200 NGOs, alleging non-compliance with local laws and even collaboration with insurgent groups.

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