Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz

Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado Vaz is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of São Tomé and Príncipe, known for her significant contributions to international diplomacy and her advocacy for the recognition of sovereignty and territorial integrity issues. Recently, she was in the news for her strong support of Morocco's autonomy initiative regarding the Sahara, highlighting the geopolitical implications of this recognition for the region.