Luzia Moniz

Luzia Moniz is a sociologist and journalist from Angola, born on November 11, 1975, the day her country gained independence from Portugal. She has been a vocal critic of the socio-political landscape in Angola, describing it as a 'country without a present and future' due to rampant poverty and corruption. Moniz emphasizes the importance of education as a foundational element for nation-building and social progress, having started her career as a literacy educator at the young age of 13. She argues that Angola's socio-economic model has favored individual wealth at the expense of collective welfare, leading to deep inequalities. In her recent statements, she highlights the failures of the government in addressing education and poverty, asserting that the lack of credible governance has perpetuated a cycle of hardship for millions.