H.E. Ambassador Lizeth N. Satumbo Pena is the new Ambassador of the Republic of Angola presented credentials to the King of the Netherlands on Wednesday 18 June at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague. Ambassador Satumbo Pena a senior career diplomat of the Republic of Angola, bringing over 22 years of experience in international diplomacy. Over the course of her career, she has served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to three countries and has been accredited to key regional and international organizations.
Her first diplomatic posting was to the Republic of Poland, where her exemplary service was recognized with the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit, awarded by the President of Poland. She subsequently served as Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary, where her strong leadership and success in advancing bilateral relations led the Angolan government to reverse a previously planned closure of the embassy.
Ambassador Satumbo Pena has held numerous leadership roles within the Diplomatic Corps and African Mission groups, contributing significantly to bilateral cooperation, multilateral diplomacy, and high-level international negotiations.
Diplomatic Career
2019–2025
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to:
- The Gabonese Republic
- The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
- The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA)
2011–2019
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Hungary
2003–2011
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to the Republic of Poland
Education
- Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, University of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (1989–1991)
- Advanced Diploma in Sciences (1987–1989)
Ambassador Satumbo Pena brings a wealth of experience in diplomatic and political negotiations at both bilateral and multilateral levels. She is skilled in managing social and humanitarian initiatives, and is a confident public speaker who frequently participates in official roundtables. In addition to her diplomatic expertise, she is proficient in Microsoft Office applications and demonstrates an interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT.
Languages
- Portuguese: Native
- French: Fluent / Bilingual
- English: Operational Proficiency
- Umbundu: Fluent
- Spanish: Basic
- Polish: Basic
Ambassador Satumbo Pena has a strong intellectual inclination toward diplomatic-political analysis and academic writing. She is also passionate about reading, and enjoys the arts, particularly music and film.
