Russian Forces in Africa

The story began with a military mutiny targeting sensitive sites in Niamey, including the airport and Air Base 101.

But the following hours revealed the entry of a significant external player into the fray: Russia's "Africa Legion," amid reports of air and ground support.

So what happened within the army? And what is the true extent of the Russian role?

And why might these events reveal a major shift in Moscow's relationship with the Sahel countries?

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