Press freedom threatened by Angola’s proposed national security law
If passed into law, Angola’s National Security Bill could obstruct the public’s right to access information.
Angolan journalist arrested for reporting on prosecutor’s alleged fraud
Liberato Furtado Pereira charged with criminal defamation, insult, and forgery for his public interest reporting.
Angolan authorities harass owner of privately owned website
The continued harassment of journalists covering topical national issues for ‘Camunda News’, leaves the owner David Boio, with no choice but to suspend operations.
Angolan broadcaster Claudio Pinto’s family assaulted and threatened
Ludmila Pinto, the wife of opposition broadcaster Claudio Pinto, is brutally attacked by unknown assailants and warned of a further deadly attack if her husband continues reporting.
Journalists harassed in run-up to Angola’s August election
Journalists Isabel Makitoko, António Sapalo and Wilson Capemba have been attacked while covering campaign events.
Angolan journalists face jail time for criminal insult and defamation
In separate cases Angolan journalists Escrivão José, Óscar Constantino, and Fernando Caetano could spend over a year in prison and/or heavily fined if found guilty of criminal insult and criminal defamation.
Angolan journalists attacked by security forces
Journalists Daniel Fernandes and Romão De Jesus, who were reporting on the demolition of homes in Luanda, lose their equipment after being assaulted by military and police officers.
Public media journalists branded as sellouts
Public media journalists in Angola are prone to attacks by people who are angry at their perceived bias toward the government and ruling party.
Report on the state of digital migration in SADC region launched
MISA report looks at the respective broadcasting digital migration processes of countries in Southern Africa.
Angolan journalist convicted of criminal defamation
Angolan journalist and editor of “A Denúncia”, Carlos Alberto, is given an ultimatum – publish an apology or face 2 years in prison and pay a US$176,000 fine.
Angola’s use of criminal defamation to intimidate journalists is cause for concern
As the election draws closer, cases of criminal defamation brought by the State against journalists are on the rise in Angola.
Angolan editors charged with criminal defamation
A new weapon being used by Angolan authorities to curtail press freedom is slapping editors with criminal defamation charges.
Angolan editor faces US$1.5 million suit and jail time
Angolan editor Francisco Rasgado spent a weekend behind bars for skipping a criminal defamation court date, which his lawyer insists he was not informed about.
Angolan journalist arrested, detained for 5 days while reporting on evictions
Angolan journalist Jorge Manuel was arrested while covering a protest in the capital and detained, even after identifying himself as a journalist.