Angola’s Russia spy trial signals a new phase of information warfare in Africa
Daily Maverick | 28.07.2026 06:51
Angola’s sentencing of two Russian nationals on terrorism and espionage charges marks a turning point in Africa’s information landscape. For years, concerns about disinformation and political interference have circulated in policy debates, but rarely translated into prosecution. Angola’s move changes that: what was once treated as narrative is now being tested through enforcement.
