The litany of coups in Africa since 2020 seems to have reignited a shouldering scramble for the continent, which has seen military and business interests from China and Russia.
While calling for restraint on the part of the gladiators in the Niger coup, Russia has shown a proclivity to the Nigerien military with the latest coup that ousted a democratically elected government there. Speaking through its spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, Russia says the situation in Niger is a “cause for serious concern,” but calls for restraint among all parties.

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