@darnell Astounding that there isn't more mainstream media discussion about this, given the global geopolitical implications of this.
(And yes, racism is absolutely the reason why Kremlin-backed coups across Africa aren't a top news story.)
And yes, the Kremlin backing the creation of a string of Putin-friendly autocracies across Africa will have implications for Asia and Europe.
You think these Putin-backed leaders won't break US and European sanctions to do business with Russia? Won't sell them minerals, supply troops for future invasions, or buy their weapons?