The government of Burkina Faso has officially condemned the television provider Canal+ over a dispute concerning access to the country’s national broadcaster.
The point of contention is the authorities’ demand that Canal+ offer the national television channel to its subscribers at no additional cost. The government’s position is that the state channel should be freely available on the platform, a requirement that has not been met by the media group.
This development underscores the importance of the national broadcaster as a key communication tool for the state. The channel recently aired an interview with Captain Ibrahim Traoré on April 2, 2026, highlighting its role in disseminating official information to the public.
