Maria Borges was born in Angola in 1992, during the civil war which ravaged the country until 2005. “I have no memories of this murderous conflict. I went to school in a religious institution run by Portuguese sisters. I wore a uniform – navy blue pleated skirt, white blouse, white socks – and already my afro micro-cup. I was happy. After school, they went to the parish to make parcels with food, to give to the poorest. I was fine in this environment. Then came the drama. Read her full interview here
