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Niger's junta suspends BBC, accusing it of spreading 'false news'

Niger's junta suspends BBC, accusing it of spreading 'false news'

Update: 2024-12-13
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In tonight's edition: The BBC vows to continue reporting on the Sahel region, after Niger announced it's taking the British broadcaster off the airwaves for three months. Also, Rwanda bids to bring Formula One back to Africa for the first time since 1993. Plus we take a look closer at the place of traditional medicine in Senegal.

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Niger's junta suspends BBC, accusing it of spreading 'false news'

Niger's junta suspends BBC, accusing it of spreading 'false news'

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