Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.
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""This is indicative of Russian anxiety of the direction of travel of Angola under the Lourenço administration.""
— Alex Vines , Academic
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Africa programme director at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
Sports journalist involved in the Russian-linked influence operation.
Political activist involved in the Russian-linked influence operation.
Political consultant sentenced for terrorism and spying in Angola.
President of Angola who has pivoted towards the West.
Translator sentenced for terrorism and spying in Angola.
Prominent Wagner-linked political operative sanctioned by the EU.
Translator associated with Maxim Shugalei.
Founder of the Wagner Group who died in a 2023 plane crash.
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A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.
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