Find out more about events involving Kémi Séba that led to the spread of anti-French narratives in West Africa
Russia’s strategic move to engage Africa-friendly figures in spreading its propaganda has given rise to a network of Pan-African influencers. This group significantly shapes the pro-Russian narratives in West Africa, particularly advocating for the reduction of French and Western influence in the Sahel, while promoting Russian involvement in the region. A central figure in this network is Kémi Séba, a prominent pro-Russian French-Beninese influencer who has played a pivotal role in fostering anti-French sentiments in West African countries like Chad and Mali. [...]