Anti-France influencer Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa for inciting rebellion in Benin
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Anti-France activist Kemi Seba was arrested in South Africa for allegedly inciting rebellion in Benin.
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Anti-France activist and influencer Kemi Seba was arrested in South Africa for allegedly inciting rebellion in Benin. Seba, born in France to Benin parents, openly supported last year's foiled coup in Benin, leading to his arrest. His actions are seen as an attempt to fuel anti-French sentiment, for which he was stripped of his French nationality two years ago. Seba commands a significant social media following of over 1.5 million and has been accused of disseminating Russian propaganda. His arrest highlights ongoing tensions surrounding anti-colonial movements and foreign influence in African nations.
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