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Sebastiane Ebatamehi

Sebastiane is Xtrafrica's writer, researcher, and content strategist specializing in pan-African development, market intelligence, and socio-economic analysis.


He creates data-driven articles, reports, and thought leadership pieces exploring Africa’s evolving sectors, investment opportunities, and political and policy landscapes.


Sebastiane’s work combines deep research with clear, impactful communication, tailored for investors, business leaders, policymakers, and informed readers across Africa and globally.

Sebastiane Ebatamehi

Pan-African Analyst & Content Strategist

His Latest Articles

The South African Navy named the second of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPVs) in Durban harbour on Friday, 27 October. During the ceremony, the vessel was officially named SAS King Shaka Zulu.

Analyst says China led naval drills reveal SA navy’s limited readiness

China-led BRICS Plus exercise highlights ageing fleet and missing maritime patrol aircraft

Chinese Navy submarines and warships take part in an international fleet review to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army Navy in Qingdao, Shandong province, on April 23, 2009

China‑led naval exercise draws Russia and Iran to South African waters

Will for Peace 2026” brings BRICS Plus navies together off South Africa from 9–16 January.

Trump signals more US strikes in Nigeria if Christians are killed

President warns of ‘many‑time’ strikes after Christmas raid as Nigeria denies Christian genocide

Maurice Ogeta, Late Raila Odinga’s long-serving chief bodyguard and close aide

Raila Odinga’s former bodyguard appointed Mombasa security advisor

Maurice Ogeta Raila Odinga’s former bodyguard to guide county on security matters under Governor Nassir

Justice minister and Democratic Party (DP) president-general Norbert Mao

Mao says he will back President Museveni for Uganda’s 2026 election

Justice minister Norbert Mao pledges his first ever vote for President Museveni

Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s former finance minister, pictured during a parliamentary session in Accra before leaving office in 2024

Ghana ex‑finance minister detained by ICE over visa, faces extradition

Ken Ofori‑Atta held in U.S. as Ghana pursues corruption charges and extradition

Petrol workers resist AA Rano’s unmanned fuel stations over job fears

Concerned workers fear 24‑hour self‑service pumps will cut jobs and worsen unemployment

Kenyan military officers stand guard beside a portrait of the late opposition leader Raila Odinga during funeral ceremonies attended by thousands in Nairobi.

Kenyan leaders honour Raila Odinga on posthumous 81st birthday

Leaders across Kenya reflect on unity and democracy three months after Odinga’s passing

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