Africa: Angola’s Russia Spy Trial Signals a New Phase of Information Warfare in Africa

Angola’s legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa’s approach to information warfare, challenging external narratives and asserting national sovereignty over digital influence.

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…