Africa Matters

Niger Suspends BBC Over ‘False News’ on Jihadist Attack

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Niger’s military government has suspended BBC radio broadcasts for three months, accusing the British broadcaster of spreading “erroneous information” regarding a reported jihadist attack. The BBC is the latest Western media outlet targeted by Niger’s leadership since a coup in July 2023. The suspension, effective immediately, alleges that the BBC aired content that could…

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