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Prominent Media Director Arrested in Niamey
Niamey, Niger - The media sector in Niger saw a notable development on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with the arrest of Mr. Moussa Kaka, Director-General of the private radio and television station Saraounia (RTS), by the Judicial Police.
Authorities have not publicly specified the legal grounds or reasons for the arrest. The incident has drawn widespread attention and highlights the evolving dynamics between the state, judiciary, and media under Niger’s transitional government, underscoring the sensitive environment in which journalists and media operators currently operate.
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