Coverage of protests in Mozambique on professor Adriano Nuvunga's Facebook page: cyberactivism as a tool for mobilization and democratic resistance
Júnior Rafael, Farida Rabia Sequeteiro · Revista Caribeña de Ciencias Sociales · 2025
Professor Adriano Nuvunga's Facebook page has emerged as an essential platform for covering protests in Mozambique, highlighting the potential of digital activism for mobilization and democratic resistance. In a context where traditional media often fail to reflect popular aspirations, Nuvunga leverages the digital space to expose abuses of power, report incidents of police repression, and shed light on the weaknesses of Mozambique’s democratic system. The professor’s approach is characterized by horizontality and closeness to the population, enhancing the visibility of social causes and encouraging public engagement. The page serves as an information channel and a space to foster active citizenship and build solidarity networks, as demonstrated in the six analyzed videos, with links in the table below. However, digital activism faces significant challenges like censorship, governmental repression, and misinformation. Despite these hurdles, Nuvunga’s efforts strengthen the fight for social justice and the democratization of information, offering an alternative to official narratives and amplifying the voices of marginalized citizens. Thus, digital activism is crucial in building a more inclusive and democratic society in Mozambique, underscoring its impact on the country’s political and social landscape.