Kemi Séba: South Africa Says Influencer Accused of Benin Coup Has Russia Ties
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South Africa Links Russian Financing to Coup-Accused InfluencerKemi Séba: South Africa Says Influencer Accused of Benin Coup Has Russia Ties
Tue, 11 August 2026Wed, 12 August 2026
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Ukrinform (Ukraine)
11 Aug, 05:30over 21 hours12 Aug, 02:32
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Tue, 11 August 2026
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South Africa Links Russian Financing to Coup-Accused InfluencerSouth African prosecutors allege that Russia financed an attempted escape from the country by a social media influencer wanted by Benin in connection with an attempted coup in that country in December.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)02:32
South African prosecutors allege that Russia funded an attempt to help influencer Kemi Seba flee the country. Benin is seeking him in connection with an attempted coup in the country in December.