Speaker of Angola’s National Assembly – Hon. Carolina Cerqueira
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Holds a PhD and Bachelor's Degree in Law from Agostinho Neto University and an Executive Certificate in Public Policy Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School.
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Speaker of the National Assembly of Angola since 2022.
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Former roles include: Deputy Speaker; Minister of State for Social Affairs; Minister of Social Communication; Member of National Security Council; Member of the Council of the Republic; Member of the IPU Presidents Task Force; Member of the Pan African Women's Organization.
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Extensive background in journalism, education, conflict mediation, gender equality, and human rights.