Sophie Kanza

Sophie Kanza

Sophie Kanza, born February 8, 1940, in Léopoldville and died April 2, 1999, in Kinshasa, was a Congolese sociologist and politician.

Quotes about Sophie Kanza

• "In this rise of women in politics, other women made their mark in political life during the first two decades of independence. This is the case of Sophie Kanza, the first Congolese woman politician."
• "As the first female Congolese minister, I wanted to show that women could reach the highest levels of responsibility."
  • Author: 'Phidias A. SENGE MILEMBA', in ""Au-delà des caravanes et du folklore, agir dans les avenues du pouvoir pour endiguer la phallocratie au congo", publication: 'Revue Akofene', September 2022.
  • Jean-Marc Tshilombo (2019), in ""Sophie Kanza, pionnière de la politique féminine en RDC", Author: 'Jean-Marc Tshilombo', publication: 'Le Potentiel', on the "lepotentielonline", June 12, 2019.

See also

• Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner
• Julie Mbuyi
• Madeleine Nikomba Sabangu
• Renabelle Kayala Ninga
• Noëlla Bachebandey Manzolo
• Chantal Safu