Voice of America faces major layoffs and content overhaul amid political pressure and funding cuts, risking its 81-year legacy of independent journalism.
Burkina Faso's military-led government has approved a bill to reintroduce the death penalty for crimes including treason and terrorism. The move follows a series of reforms since the 2022 coup, amid ongoing security crises and increased repression of media and opposition. The bill now awaits parliamentary approval.