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Why Some Africans Are Turning to Russia Amid a Surge of Military Coups
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6:36Now PlayingMilitary coups in Africa are at the highest level in decades, and millions of people in the Sahel region are now living under junta rule.
I took a look at why the insurrections are prompting Western nations to step back, and how they’re giving Russia an opening to advance its interests on the continent through paramilitary organizations like the Wagner Group.
I’m Shelby Holliday, a reporter for WSJ, and I’m digging deeper into news stories that are having a powerful and sometimes surprising impact on our lives and the communities in which we live. Join me as I report on the events and trends shaping our world by subscribing to the channel.
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