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Sahel Military Regimes Launch Joint Russian Backed Television Channel

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Sahel military juntas launched Tafouk TV with Russian backing to bolster their popularity.

Military authorities across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have established a joint television network called Tafouk TV with Russian support. The launch follows the expulsion of Western reporters and severe restrictions placed on domestic press outlets within the three alliance nations. Leaders hope the new broadcaster will help build public support as their armed forces battle ongoing Islamist insurgencies.

The new television network is named Tafouk TV.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger formed the broadcasting partnership.
The channel has partnered with Russia for its operations.
The network aims to boost the popularity of the military rulers amid security struggles.

Timeline

Oct 4Sahel military governments prepared a new broadcaster with Russian backing.
Oct 6The joint channel Tafouk TV officially began broadcasting.

Why it matters

The military governments in the Sahel region have increasingly severed ties with Western nations and media outlets while forging closer security and diplomatic partnerships with Russia.

What outlets agree on

Military rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched a joint Russian-partnered television channel named Tafouk TV following severe domestic media crackdowns.

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Burkina FasoNigerMaliTafouk TVDefenceRussiaRussia–Ukraine war

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