"Niger announced the suspension on Friday, citing repeated dissemination of content likely to seriously jeopardise public order, national unity, social cohesion, and the stability of the institutions of the Republic. The suspended organisations are France 24, RFI (Radio France Internationale), France Afrique Media, LSI Africa, AFP (Agence France-Presse), TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart, according to a TV statement from the National Communication Observatory (ONC). It added that the decision was immediate and it included satellite packages, cable networks, digital platforms, websites and mobile applications."
"RSF described the decision as abusive. RSF condemns a coordinated strategy to repress press freedom within the AES [Alliance of Sahel States] and calls for the immediate reversal of this abusive decision, said a statement posted on X, referring to Niger and allies Mali and Burkina Faso, all ruled by military governments."
"Niger's military seized power in July 2023, toppling the democratically elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum and detaining him. The government has since targeted local and foreign media outlets, particularly those critical of its policies, by issuing bans or suspensions. RFI and France 24 were suspended a few days after the coup, and the BBC from Britain was suspended in December 2024."
"The targeting of French and other foreign media comes as Niger's military government has largely severed ties with its former colonial power, France, and turned away from Western allies. In late 2023, Niger asked leaders in Paris to withdraw thousands of troops involved in missions against armed groups operating in Niger, neighbouring M"
Niger’s military government suspended nine French media organizations, including France 24, RFI, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique, Mediapart, France Afrique Media, and LSI Africa. The National Communication Observatory stated the suspension was immediate and covered satellite packages, cable networks, digital platforms, websites, and mobile applications. The government cited repeated dissemination of content likely to seriously jeopardize public order, national unity, social cohesion, and the stability of republican institutions. Reporters Without Borders condemned the decision as abusive and described it as part of a coordinated strategy to repress press freedom across the Alliance of Sahel States, involving Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Niger’s military seized power in July 2023, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum, and has since targeted local and foreign media through bans and suspensions.
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