Authoritarian legalism and media capture in Burkina Faso: Militarized communication and the rise of “patriotic journalism”
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
Media, War & Conflict, Ahead of Print.
This article investigates how the Burkinabè military regime (MPSR II) strategically employs democratic legal instruments to suppress press freedom and reshape the public communication space during the country’s ongoing security situation. Drawing on ...
This article investigates how the Burkinabè military regime (MPSR II) strategically employs democratic legal instruments to suppress press freedom and reshape the public communication space during the country’s ongoing security situation. Drawing on ...