The imminent ruling on Kémi Séba’s fate has sparked intense debate across Africa. The Bénin-born activist, now a controversial figure with 1.5 million social media followers, was arrested in South Africa in April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely. His case has reignited discussions about whether he embodies modern panafricanism—or merely its distorted reflection.
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