# Two Russians sentenced to prison for terrorism and espionage in Angola

An Angolan court has convicted two Russian nationals on charges of terrorism and spying, handing them jail terms. The case highlights Angola's efforts to crack down on foreign intelligence activities and raises diplomatic tensions between Russia and the southern African nation. The specific details of the alleged crimes have not been fully disclosed.

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## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c935qpz64xpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:34:35 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/23/two-russian-men-jailed-angola-terrorism-and-spying) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:08:10 GMT