"Niger's Tailors Seamlessly Stitch Russian Flags Amid Coup Chaos"
Tailors in Niger are rushing to meet the demand for Russian flags following the military coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum. Similar pro-Russian sentiments have been observed in other West African countries that have experienced military takeovers, raising concerns among Western powers about their waning influence in the region. The rise in anti-French sentiment across West Africa has also contributed to the popularity of Russian flags.