Beninese activist Kemi Seba - known for his anti-Western stance and ties to Russia - was reportedly arrested in Paris this week, although the exact reason has not been made public.
French police took Seba into custody on Monday along with his associate, Hery Djehuty, a source told the French news agency AFP.
It is understood that Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, was detained by officers from France's Directorate General for Internal Security . To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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