Nigeria arrests seven Polish nationals for raising Russian flags at protests

A man holds a Russian flag, as Nigerians protest in the streets during anti-government demonstrations against what organisers say are bad governance and economic hardship, in Kaduna state, Nigeria August 5, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

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  •  Some protesters waved Russian flags during protests in northern states, underscoring concerns about increased Russian activity in western Africa.

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