Crisis Reporting Resource Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast 21.05.2024 Olumba E. Ezenwa, John Sunday Ojo Armed troops in Niger overthrew the government in July 2023, seizing power for themselves. The following months were rife with speculation that the military government would align with Moscow and possibly form ties with the Russian military or its associates.
