Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
French foreign ministry quietly cuts support of Sahel media

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna.
French foreign minister Catherine Colonna. © Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium/MaxPPP
Canal France International's projects in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have been quietly suspended following the coup that overthrew Mohamed Bazoum. The programmes of the French Médias Monde subsidiary had aimed to support local press and contribute towards democratic development. [...]
Published on 12.10.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes
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