African nation credits Putin, opposes U.S.-led West; France spooked as Russian influence grows

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Russia's influence is growing in African continent despite a grinding war with Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a five-nation visit in Africa, faced protests in the Congolese capital for the Democratic Republic. Slogans such as, 'Macron is Murderer, Putin to the rescue!' were reportedly raised at these protests. PM of another African nation heaped praise on Russia claiming that it doesn't double deal while taking a jibe at U.S.-led West. What's behind this growing anti-European sentiment in Africa? Watch this video to find out.

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