The Fight for Africa: The Next NATO vs. Russia Proxy War?

The military coup in Niger is the latest in a string of government overthrows in West Africa that the U.S. and EU are blaming on "Russian influence," as they continue to lose control in the resource-rich Sahel region.

But with the West threatening sanctions, while Russia forgives $23 Billion in debt and pledges $90 Million to development projects in Africa... is it any wonder why residents in the streets are waving Russian flags?