A military takeover in Niger as the Kremlin and Russian mercenaries lurk on the sidelines and the airwaves. But would Russia be any less exploitative than Niger’s old colonial masters?

Contributors:
Alexis Akwagyiram - Managing editor, Semafor Africa
Mathieu Oliver - Journalist, Jeune Afrique
Aanu Adeoye - West Africa correspondent, Financial Times
Delina Goxho - Security analyst

On our radar:
China wants its citizens to be on the lookout - online - for spies. Johanna Hoes looks at their tips and tricks for spotting the difference between work and espionage.

India’s media whistleblower:
"India’s media is one of its biggest problems right now," says veteran Indian journalist Ravish Kumar, offering a sobering temperature check on the country's news media ahead of an upcoming election.

Contributor:
Ravish Kumar - Former host, NDTV India

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