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Pan-African activist Kemi Seba faces extradition battle after arrest in South Africa

Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.

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00:00A high-profile pan-African activist is at the center of an international legal battle spanning multiple countries.
00:09Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa,
00:16and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request.
00:21Prosecutors accused him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.
00:28Seba appeared briefly in a Pretoria court, where he will remain in custody until a bail hearing scheduled for April
00:3629.
00:37Officials say investigations are ongoing into his travel documents, residency status, and alleged financial activities.
00:45The case has taken several twists.
00:47While an initial claim suggested Seba had applied for political asylum, his advisor later denied that any such request had
00:55been filed.
00:55Seba is a vocal critic of France's influence in Africa.
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