What has Vladimir Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson got to do with Africa? EVERYTHING! We break down what was said and why it matters to our continent. The US global reserve currency is being used to sanction nine African countries that disagree with Washington’s interests. However, America’s power is being challenged by the drive to de-dollarise by countries like Russia. Putin makes the point a multi-polar world is emerging, with the rise of BRICS and China. We think that will have major ramifications for Africa. Here’s our take on the interview that’s been viewed tens of millions of times around the world.