The Confederation of Angolan Associations in the United Kingdom (CAARU) and Mwangolé TV have made public, through a press release sent to our newsroom, that on 30 January they formally filed legal complaints in the United Kingdom and in Angola against the digital page known as “Saiba Agora Angola”.
According to the two institutions, the complaint arises from alleged repeated acts of orchestrated defamation, digital harassment, incitement to hatred (hate speech), malicious communications, dissemination of fake news, and targeted attacks against community institutions and members of the Angolan community residing in the United Kingdom.
Information gathered indicates that the content published by the page includes posts that undermine community cohesion and are considered offensive, defamatory, and damaging to the reputation of community leaders, activists, and legally established organizations operating within the Angolan diaspora in the UK. The complainants argue that such conduct goes beyond the limits of freedom of expression and may constitute criminal offenses under UK law.
As part of the ongoing process, the relevant UK authorities have already been formally notified, and several materials have been submitted to support the investigations. These include copies of the published articles, their respective publication dates, and the identification of individuals allegedly involved in the creation, management, or dissemination of content promoting hatred, defamation, and digital harassment.
At the same time, CAARU and Mwangolé TV confirm that they will also initiate legal proceedings in Angola against the same page, with the aim of holding its authors and managers accountable under Angolan law as well, considering the transnational impact of the published content and the damage caused to the image of Angolan institutions and citizens.
Both institutions emphasize that this action does not seek to silence dissenting opinions or legitimate criticism, but rather to protect dignity, moral integrity, and peaceful coexistence within the Angolan community, both in the diaspora and in Angola. They further stress that freedom of expression cannot be used as a shield for spreading hatred, slander, or personal harassment.
Sources close to the case warn that any individual who shares, reproduces, or amplifies hateful or defamatory content may also be required to provide explanations to UK authorities, as UK legislation holds not only original authors accountable, but also those who disseminate such content.
CAARU has called on the Angolan community in the United Kingdom and abroad to act responsibly in the use of social media, encouraging constructive dialogue and rejecting practices that foster division, hostility, or disinformation.
The case now proceeds through legal channels in both the United Kingdom and Angola, with further developments in the investigations awaited, in a process that may set an important precedent in combating hate speech and digital defamation involving Angolan communities.