The Fight Against Fake News: Angola's Controversial Legislation

This chapter explores Angola's proposal to criminalize the spread of fake news with severe penalties, highlighting the complexities of defining misinformation in a country with limited press freedom. It draws parallels with global trends in misinformation legislation, examining the potential misuse of such laws by governments to suppress dissent. The discussion also touches on the responsibilities of social media platforms and the ongoing debate over regulation versus freedom of expression.