The Hottest New Accessory in Niger? A Russian Flag. Russia has quietly been distributing its own flags throughout West Africa, where they are now considered “so cool.” Author: ELIAN PELTIER Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)