Burkina Faso : les écrans de TV5 Monde s'éteignent sur ordre du régulateur
The Burkinabe media landscape is shrinking once again. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the High Council for Communication (CSC) ordered the immediate ban on broadcasting programs from the French channel TV5 Monde throughout the country. This drastic decision follows what the regulator describes as "serious breaches" of professional standards and journalistic ethics, notably criticizing the channel's coverage of security issues in the country.
At the heart of the complaint, the CSC (Superior Council of Communication) points to content deemed likely to undermine national cohesion and the morale of troops engaged in the fight against terrorism. This is not the first time Burkina Faso has taken retaliatory measures against international media outlets, but this latest suspension demonstrates a growing determination on the part of the transitional authorities to strictly control the media narrative surrounding the country's security situation.
The measure is not limited to the television signal; it also extends to blocking TV5 Monde's digital platforms, rendering the channel inaccessible via the internet. For press freedom organizations, this latest warning illustrates the growing difficulty of practicing journalism in the sub-region. While the channel has not yet officially responded, Burkinabè viewers are already experiencing signal interruptions on various distribution platforms.
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