Burkina Faso has officially condemned the French pay-TV operator Canal+ for refusing to broadcast the national television channel free of charge. The government argues that this move violates the country’s media access regulations and undermines the public’s right to information.

The dispute highlights growing tensions between the Burkinabe authorities and international media companies over local content distribution. Canal+ has not yet responded to the accusations, but the case could set a precedent for similar obligations in the region.