Burkina Faso Junta Suspends French Magazine and News Outlet Over 'Untruthful' Articles

Burkina Faso's military junta has suspended the French news magazine Jeune Afrique, accusing it of publishing "untruthful" articles that aimed to discredit the armed forces and spread chaos in the country. This move is part of an ongoing crackdown on French media since the military took over last year. Relations between Burkina Faso and France have deteriorated due to concerns over insecurity linked to a jihadist insurgency, leading to the expulsion of diplomatic officials and a backlash against foreign media. Jeune Afrique is the latest publication to face suspension, following Radio France Internationale, France24, and La Chaine Info.