What to know about the pro-Russian activist arrested in South Africa and wanted in Benin
He remains detained after a court delayed the hearing, while Benin seeks extradition over charges tied to a failed coup attempt.
- Anti-Western activist Kemi Seba remains in South African detention after a judge postponed his bail hearing to May 11, while he pursues political asylum.
- South African police arrested Seba earlier this month alongside his 18 year old son during an undercover operation, alleging he plotted to cross into Zimbabwe with help from Bittereinders member Francois van der Merwe.
- Benin issued an international arrest warrant for Seba, accusing him of "inciting rebellion" after he publicly supported a failed coup in December against President Patrice Talon.
- Defense attorney Sinen Mnguni argued Seba faces no "dangerous or violent crime" charges, while the prosecution delayed the hearing because the state prosecutor is occupied in High Court.
- Seba leads Pan-Africanist Emergency and serves as special adviser to Niger's Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, while building influence across Africa through campaigns against French and Western political dominance.
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What to know about the pro-Russian activist arrested in South Africa and wanted in Benin
Pro-Russian activist Kémi Séba, who is accused of backing a failed coup in Benin, is due in court in South Africa on Wednesday after being arrested alongside his son.
Kemi Seba to remain in detention as hearing postponed
After a court postponed his hearing on Wednesday, prominent anti western and pan African activist Keli Seba will remain in detention. He is wanted in Benin on charges of inciting rebellion, after backing a coup attempt in December.
Fugitive Linked to Benin Coup Bid Seeks Bail in South Africa
Kémi Séba, a French-born influencer wanted by the authorities in Benin in connection with an attempted coup in December, requested bail from a court in South Africa, where he’s accused of trying to exit the country illegally.
Arrested in Pretoria with a white supremacist activist, Kemi Seba was before the South African courts on 29 April. The court decided to postpone his decision on bail, while Benin requested his extradition.
Kemi Seba to remain in detention as hearing postponed » Africa Global Village
After a court postponed his hearing on Wednesday, prominent anti western and pan African activist Keli Seba will remain in detention. He is wanted in Benin on charges of inciting rebellion, after backing a coup attempt in December.Sourced from Africanews The post Kemi Seba to remain in detention as hearing postponed appeared first on Africa Global Village.
Kemi Seba Denied Bail in South African Court
Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in South African custody following the postponement of his bail hearing on Wednesday. Seba, who was arrested earlier this month during an undercover police operation, faces serious allegations from prosecutors who claim he was involved in planning “terror attacks in Europe.” The activist is also wanted in his ancestral home of Benin on charges of inciting rebellion related to a failed coup attempt in la…
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