Togo has imposed a three-month broadcast ban on the French media outlets France 24 and Radio France Internationale.

According to the country's media authority, the ban was issued due to the alleged dissemination of false information and biased remarks in reports aired by the broadcasters. The authority claimed that such content could undermine national stability and damage the reputation of state institutions. Both affected broadcasters rejected the accusations, stating that their journalists adhere to ethical standards and report independently, impartially, and in a balanced manner.

In early June, protests against the government took place in the capital city of Lomé, which were covered by the two broadcasters. Togo has been ruled by President Faure Gnassingbé since 2005. His predecessor and father came to power through a coup in 1967 and governed the country for nearly 38 years.
According to the news agency AFP, Togo currently ranks 121st out of 180 in the World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders.