Putin's power play in Africa - Russian influence in the Sahel region | DW Documentary

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are all under military rule following coups d'état. While western troops were forced out, in some cases to the cheers of local population, Russia stepped in to fill the vacuum with weapons, advisors, and propaganda. From a population standpoint, the Sahel is one of the world's youngest regions. It's also one of the world's poorest regions. People here face a lack of opportunity, the tangible effects of climate change, and terrorism.

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