Niger junta suspends 10 French media organizations
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Niger's junta announced on Friday the suspension of approximately 10 French media organizations, citing threats to public order. The suspended outlets, as listed on state TV, include France 24, RFI, France Afrique Media, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique, and Mediapart. This action comes amidst rising anti-French sentiment in some former African colonies, where Russian and Chinese influence is expanding. France, a former colonial power, has historically played a significant role in the continent's post-colonial affairs, including military interventions. French forces have recently withdrawn from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger following coups in those nations, as their new leaderships have strengthened ties with Russia.
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