As South African courts prepare to rule on the fate of Kemi Seba, the controversial activist detained in Johannesburg in mid-April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely, writer Venance Konan reflects on whether the social media sensation—with over 1.5 million followers—truly embodies today’s pan-African vision. This moment invites a deeper look at the movement’s history and its shifting interpretations.

By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief