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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chiedu7: 10:04pm On Mar 31, 2019
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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by MPESA(m): 10:04pm On Mar 31, 2019
tsaragii:
Nigeria Media are pursuing it against PMB.
And we know those tribe that full there and that's why PMB is not always intimidated.

You are not making sense Sir.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by goat22: 10:05pm On Mar 31, 2019
jaymejate:
BBC and fake News ehn.
Na Nigeria be arse licker na... Always praising them even tho they spread fake news about us

We strongly condemn the action! The press team reiterated the media's camputanion of shazumda alfin.
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by SaintLucia: 10:05pm On Mar 31, 2019
Some people see their channels as the best news as long as the news is against Buhari. Buhari matter go soon kill them.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Shaprara: 10:08pm On Mar 31, 2019
scully95:
Some countries are waking up pretty fast while in Nigeria you will see the opposite of what they should be doing. Just go to any bank in Nigeria and see them turn on only CNN Propaganda machine network of fakenews, meanwhile CNN is only the son of the father of Propaganda BBC. Controlling the Narrative or countering fakes new is enough to win any shooting war by at least 70%. This explains while Nigeria is still enslaved and the masses continue to suffer it.

See full report bellow

The country's media regulator accused the BBC of broadcasting content which "put national cohesion and reconciliation at stake" while charging VOA with employing an opposition figure wanted in connection with violence that preceded a May 2015 coup attempt.

The landlocked Central African country of Burundi has banned the BBC and indefinitely suspended the Voice of America*, accusing the international UK and US outlets of spreading "lies" and disinformation.

In a statement put out on Friday, Burundi's media regulator said it revoked the British Broadcasting Corporation's license over a lack of "proper measures" taken following the airing of a documentary which authorities said contained falsehoods, including allegations that members of the intelligence services engaged in the detention and torture of dissidents.


Meanwhile, Voice of America saw its license pulled over its employment of Patrick Nduwimana, a radio journalist suspected of involvement in a failed coup attempt against President Pierre Nkurunziza in May 2015.

Both the BBC and the VOA already received six-month suspensions last May ahead of a constitutional referendum seeking to allow for the extension of Nkurunziza's term in office by two terms.

The BBC blasted the Burundian government's "unwarranted decision" against itself and the VOA, saying that the move "strikes a serious blow against media freedom."


VOA director Amanda Bennett said the US government-funded broadcaster was "alarmed that reporters in Burundi are now forbidden to communicate with VOA," and echoed the BBC's sentiment that "these continuing threats to our journalists undermine press freedom in the country."

Both the BBC and VOA continue to broadcast into Burundi using shortwave frequencies which can be picked up by ordinary radios.

Speaking to VOA by phone, Willy Nyamitwe, a senior advisor to President Nkurunziza, said the media outlets were banned for spreading 'fake news'.

"Some international media are biased. Everybody knows some reports were fake reports, fake news," he said. "So if people cannot even try to speak the truth…if some people are using some media outlets only to spread lies, what other comments do I have to do?" he asked.


Nyamitwe stressed that the country has "thousands of journalists" and dozens of "media houses, radio stations, TV stations, newspapers, media online" which continue to operate freely.

Hundreds of thousands of Burundians were have been displaced and up to 1,200 killed in clashes with security forces between 2015 and 2017. In May 2015, rebel officer Godefroid Niyombare announced in a radio broadcast that President Nkurunziza and his government had been "dismissed" while the president was on a visit to Tanzania. The announcement led to heavy street fighting for control of state and private broadcasters, with five independent news agencies said to have been completely or partially shuttered in the aftermath of the violence.

Last May, Burundians overwhelmingly approved changes to the country's constitution to approve Nkurunziza running for up to two more additional terms as president. The US and the EU dismissed the vote, alleging that it was marred by 'intimidation, repression and violence' against the opposition.

*Listed as a foreign agent in Russia.
http://ooduarere.com/news-from-nigeria/world-news/banned-bbc-voice-of-americafake-news/

Very good news coming out of Burundi, the BBC has been the propanganda arm of the British government spreading false narrative to the local and international public, so is the CNN which in turn is not a propaganda arm of the US government but an arm of the highest bidder be it private or public institutions, so many news outlet is involved here in Africa and Asia and South America in particular. It’s another great step in liberating Africa, big ups to Burundi.

This days the media see there readers as gullible people because about 35 or 40% read a complete article where you can actually find the truth or a lie, so the media just control the Headlines where 60% just read and conclude.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by afoltundeseen(f): 10:10pm On Mar 31, 2019
Burundi of all countries. Wonders shall never cease.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Nobody: 10:11pm On Mar 31, 2019
Burundi, another shithole under a tyrant.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by olas24u(f): 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2019
Edoloaded:
Are you sure it's fake news or you just don't want the world to see the shady rubbish y'all are doing in your country against your citizens, There's always two sides to a coin
BBC and cnn are propaganda channels that should be banned in Nigerian homes.they brainwash Nigerians a lot.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by sunky97: 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2019
He was tortured for putting on a military camouflage....


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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by janettee(f): 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2019
Edoloaded:
Are you sure it's fake news or you just don't want the world to see the shady rubbish y'all are doing in your country against your citizens, There's always two sides to a coin

Exactly lol.
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by yuanexchanger: 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2019
cool...nobto fakenews
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by janettee(f): 10:17pm On Mar 31, 2019
Op you sound pained as fuvck undecided.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Vinin5: 10:22pm On Mar 31, 2019
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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by spadar4u(m): 10:23pm On Mar 31, 2019
Cnn next. They are fake news legends
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by musicwriter(m): 10:44pm On Mar 31, 2019
Some weeks ago, there was an article that went viral globally about an African, Mansa Musa, the wealthiest person ever lived. This's historically correct.

Few days ago, the BBC ran a counter programme suggesting that it was a bogus claim and that an African couldn't have been the wealthiest person ever lived. It was then I realized the main aim of the station is for neo-colonialism. The BBC is just a tool for neo-colonialism and not really about news. I gave it a thought over the past 2 days and discovered their modus operandi ever since is to mix up credible news with massive British propaganda and its done in such a way that it runs seamlessly such that you have no idea where the news ends and where the propaganda begins.

''Everything in European culture supports the quest for world domination''............. Marimba Ani.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by AbujaBlue: 10:46pm On Mar 31, 2019
I am not worried that the OP has voiced his crackpot narrative at the beginning of his post, the foreign affairs section is littered with loony conspiracy theorists such as this and it is natural they will find their way out to the FP now and again. But I am worried that Nairaland mods have chosen to push a legitimate news item to the front page together with the OP's biased and loony narrative intact.

Should Nairalanders not be able to decide themselves based on the facts without being shoehorned one way or the other? That Nairaland (even if only a single mod) should seemingly endorse this is seriously worrying.

It is really no secret what a despicable regime Burundi is and the blood they have on their hands of fellow Africans.

I would recommend that anyone who has doubts watch the BBC report and make their own mind up. They did a similar one on the abuse of protesters by Nigerian security forces and it was met with widespread approval on here.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZPkRLkUiYo

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chuksanambra: 11:06pm On Mar 31, 2019
Amuocha:
Awaiting bans on SW media too angry

By who?
Our Igbo Governors sharing kerosene? grin

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chibuzorAbia: 11:09pm On Mar 31, 2019
Edoloaded:
Are you sure it's fake news or you just don't want the world to see the shady rubbish y'all are doing in your country against your citizens, There's always two sides to a coin

The BBC and VOA spread horrible news about Africa. They are there not for our benefit. They keep reporting and spreading fake negative news. Learn about the world you live in. Why don't you ask BBC and VOA to show you the shady things going on in their own country?

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Martinez39(m): 11:09pm On Mar 31, 2019
BBC, CNN, MSNBC, ABC and many other mainstream media outlets are hubs of propaganda and fake news.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chibuzorAbia: 11:14pm On Mar 31, 2019
AbujaBlue:
I am not worried that the OP has voiced his crackpot narrative at the beginning of his post, the foreign affairs section is littered with loony conspiracy theorists such as this and it is natural they will find their way out to the FP now and again. But I am worried that Nairaland mods have chosen to push a legitimate news item to the front page together with the OP's biased and loony narrative intact.

Should Nairalanders not be able to decide themselves based on the facts without being shoehorned one way or the other? That Nairaland (even if only a single mod) should seemingly endorse this is seriously worrying.

It is really no secret what a despicable regime Burundi is and the blood they have on their hands of fellow Africans.

I would recommend that anyone who has doubts watch the BBC report and make their own mind up. They did a similar one on the abuse of protesters by Nigerian security forces and it was met with widespread approval on here.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZPkRLkUiYo

Another fool. Tell the BBC to broadcast anything negative about the UK and their fellow white people. How many times have you seen or heard such a broadcast? They are nothing but propaganda evil anti-African machines. Don't be deceived!

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chibuzorAbia: 11:18pm On Mar 31, 2019
musicwriter:
Some weeks ago, there was an article that went viral globally about an African, Mansa Musa, the wealthiest person ever lived. This's historically correct.

Few days ago, the BBC ran a counter programme suggesting that it was a bogus claim and that an African couldn't have been the wealthiest person ever lived. It was then I realized the main aim of the station is for neo-colonialism. The BBC is just a tool for neo-colonialism and not really about news. I gave it a thought over the past 2 days and discovered their modus operandi ever since is to mix up credible news with massive British propaganda.

''Everything in European culture supports the quest for world domination''............. Marimba Ani.

You will discover more when you get to UK, assuming you are not already there. BBC is a racist, propaganda machine and it does a lot of serious damage to Africa and its image.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by touchmenot: 11:37pm On Mar 31, 2019
Mainstream media in US and Europe ha's been propaganda machine for ages. Setting narratives to suit global cabal influence. It took the warrior in Donald Trump to expose their hypocrisy and manipulation of the general public. That's the reason Trump address them as Fake News and the Enemy of the People. And truly they are. They have destroyed nations and you have masquerades speaking through them. The likes of CNN, CNBC, CBS, Washington Post, Huffington Post, BBC are the worst. Too bad Nigerians still depend on these channels to source their news

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by AbujaBlue: 11:42pm On Mar 31, 2019
chibuzorAbia:


Another fool. Tell the BBC to broadcast anything negative about the UK and their fellow white people. How many times have you seen or heard such a broadcast? They are nothing but propaganda evil anti-African machines. Don't be deceived!

You have a serious chip on your shoulder. The majority of BBC output goes towards UK programming/investigative journalism on UK matters. A simple web search and you can find reports on growing drug use in the UK, on education scandals, political scandals etc. Definitely 'negative on the UK and their fellow white people.' as you put it. Why don't we hear about it? Because we don't care!!!

Put your head in the sand for as long as you want, but Africans are killing Africans right in front of our eyes and Burundi is one of the worse offenders.

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by BrokenCock: 11:58pm On Mar 31, 2019
Ur English poor die ! Hope u r not a blogger�
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by chibuzorAbia: 12:58am On Apr 01, 2019
AbujaBlue:


You have a serious chip on your shoulder. The majority of BBC output goes towards UK programming/investigative journalism on UK matters. A simple web search and you can find reports on growing drug use in the UK, on education scandals, political scandals etc. Definitely 'negative on the UK and their fellow white people.' as you put it. Why don't we hear about it? Because we don't care!!!

Put your head in the sand for as long as you want, but Africans are killing Africans right in front of our eyes and Burundi is one of the worse offenders.

You obviously cannot see the whole picture!

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Oritsewhandey(m): 2:26am On Apr 01, 2019
Burundi:
LANDLOCKED COUNTRY.

Students, please use Burundi as your CASE STUDY.
Thank you.

Submission Date:
Monday, 1st of April, 2019.
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Oritsewhandey(m): 2:26am On Apr 01, 2019
Burundi:
LANDLOCKED COUNTRY.

Students, please use Burundi as your CASE STUDY.
Thank you.

Submission Date:
Monday, 1st of April, 2019.
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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by blingxx(m): 3:48am On Apr 01, 2019
Edoloaded:
Are you sure it's fake news or you just don't want the world to see the shady rubbish y'all are doing in your country against your citizens, There's always two sides to a coin


Ogbeni shut up angry the western media have always been showing us sh*t about third world countries never revealing the positive side angry and Nigeria is a victim but we are too stupid to realize it yet, why do you think the whites believe that Africans still live in huts and trees, they think we are the same with countries like Kenya where people have to trek miles to get water undecided

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by Nobody: 4:03am On Apr 01, 2019
blingxx:



Ogbeni shut up angry the western media have always been showing us sh*t about third world countries never revealing the positive side angry and Nigeria is a victim but we are too stupid to realize it yet, why do you think the whites believe that Africans still live in huts and trees, they think we are the same with countries like Kenya where people have to trek miles to get water undecided

You are not the only one that have quoted me today so who be your mate wey u dey insult.

Take your stupid character to your parents at home

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by 9jaRealist: 5:20am On Apr 01, 2019
Xisnin:
It is a shame that unfavorable news is now tagged as fake news.

I see some educated illiterates praising this move.
Yet, the same people will bare out their fangs if a politician they
hate makes the same move because they are scared of the implications.

Well said!

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Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by 9jaRealist: 5:23am On Apr 01, 2019
OkaNaUbe:
Burundi, another shithole under a tyrant.

Well said!
Re: Burundi Bans BBC, Voice Of America For Spreading 'Fake News' by 9jaRealist: 5:27am On Apr 01, 2019
chibuzorAbia:

The BBC and VOA spread horrible news about Africa. They are there not for our benefit. They keep reporting and spreading fake negative news. Learn about the world you live in. Why don't you ask BBC and VOA to show you the shady things going on in their own country?

Exactly! NTA and the like are the sort of news outlets we should be subscribing to... grin

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