RTS 1 again omits Ousmane Sonko-related content, sparking controversy
via SeneNews4 min read
The decision by RTS 1, the public television channel, not to broadcast the plenary session on the constitutional revision on Monday, June 29, 2026, has sparked strong reactions on social media in Senegal. This marks another instance where the channel has been criticized for its editorial choices, particularly concerning content related to Ousmane Sonko. Many internet users on platforms like X formerly Twitter have expressed their incomprehension and denounced what they perceive as a selective or political editorial strategy. Comments range from resignation, with some stating "this is no longer a surprise," to open criticism, highlighting a "persistent incomprehension" regarding the public television's role. The lack of live coverage for the examination of proposed law n掳17/2026 on constitutional revision has intensified the debate on the media's treatment of institutional matters in Senegal.
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