Anti-France influencer Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa for inciting rebellion in Benin

Influencer Kemi Seba detained in South Africa on charges of inciting rebellion in Benin, highlighting the global reach of anti-French sentiment in Africa. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Anti-France influencer Kemi Seba arrested in South Africa for inciting rebellion in Benin

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Kemi Seba, a prominent anti-French activist and social media influencer with over 1.5 million followers, was arrested in South Africa this week. The arrest, confirmed by judicial sources, is on charges of "inciting rebellion" related to his vocal support for a foiled coup attempt in the West African nation of Benin last year. The detention marks a significant escalation in the legal pressures facing the controversial figure, whose rhetoric has long targeted French influence across the African continent. Seba, born in France to parents from Benin, has been a central and polarizing voice in pan-Africanist and anti-neocolonial movements for nearly two decades. His activism, often delivered through fiery speeches and prolific social media posts, calls for the outright rejection of French political and economic influence in its former colonies. His organization, Urgences Panafricanistes, has been involved in protests targeting French military bases and the CFA franc, a currency used in several West and Central African nations that is pegged to the euro and seen by critics as a tool of continued French control. The specific charges stem from his commentary surrounding a failed plot to overthrow the government of Benin in 2022. Authorities allege Seba used his substantial online platform to endorse and encourage the rebellion. This legal action follows a major personal and professional turning point two years ago, when French authorities revoked his French citizenship. That decision was a direct consequence of what officials described as his sustained campaigns to fuel hatred against France, underscoring the seriousness with which Paris views his influence. Analysts note that Seba's arrest intersects with broader geopolitical tensions in Africa. He has frequently been accused by Western officials and researchers of being a conduit for Russian propaganda, aligning his anti-Western message with the Kremlin's strategic goal of diminishing French and European Union clout on the continent. His speeches and media appearances often echo narratives promoted by Russian state-backed outlets, framing Russia as a liberating alternative to former colonial powers. This connection...

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