Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo is head of state of Democratic Republic of the Congo and has held the office since 20 Jan 2024. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 54 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo | 20 Jan 2024 | - | - |
| Head of government | Judith Suminwa Tuluka | 29 May 2024 | - | - |
How they got there
The last national election in our sources was held on 20 Dec 2023.
System of government: semi-presidential republic.
The next national election is expected 20 December 2028. See the Democratic Republic of the Congo election dates.
The cabinet
We list 54 cabinet posts for Democratic Republic of the Congo. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Budget | Adolphe Muzito | - |
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Civil Service, Modernisation of the Administration and Public Service Innovation | Jean-Pierre Lihau Ebua Kalokola | - |
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralisation and Customary Affairs | Jacquemain Shabani Lukoo | - |
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense and Veterans Affairs | Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita | - |
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the National Economy | Daniel Mukoko Samba | - |
| Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Transport and Communication Routes | Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo | - |
| Minister of State of Agriculture and Food Security | Muhindo Nzangi Butondo | - |
| Minister of State of Planning and Coordination of Development Aid | Guylain Nyembo | - |
| Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie | Therese Kayikwamba Wagner | - |
| Minister of State of Hydrocarbons | Acacia Bandubola | - |
| Minister of State, Minister of Industry | Aimé Boji Sangara | - |
| Minister of State of Justice and Keeper of the Seals | Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko-Andali | - |
| Minister of State of National Education and New Citizenship | Raïssa Malu Dinanga | - |
| Minister of State for Relations with Parliament and Land Use Planning | Guy Loando Mboyo | - |
| Minister of State for Rural Development | Gregoire Mutshail Mutomb | - |
| Minister of State of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National Solidarity | Eve Bazaiba Masudi | - |
| Minister of State of Urbanism and Housing | Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi | - |
| Minister of State of Vocational Training | Marc Ekila Likombo | - |
| Minister of Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson | Patrick Muyaya Katembwe | - |
| Minister of Culture and Arts | Yollande Elebe Ndembo | - |
| Minister of Digital Economy | Augustin Kibassa Maliba | - |
| Minister of Employment and Work | Ferdinand Massamba Wa Massamba | - |
| Minister of Entrepreneurship and SME Development | Justin Kalumba Mwana Ngongo | - |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development | Marie Nyange Ndambo | - |
| Minister of External Trade | Julien Paluku Kahongya | - |
| Minister of Finance | Doudou Roussel Fwamba Likunde | - |
| Minister of Fishing and Livestock | Jean-Pierre Tshimanga Buana | - |
| Minister of Gender and Family | Micheline Ombaye Kalama | - |
| Minister of Higher and University Education | Marie-Thérèse Sombo Ayane | - |
| Minister of Human Rights | Samuel Mbemba Kabuya | - |
| Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity | Aimé Molendo Sakombi | - |
| Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works | John Banza Lunda | - |
| Minister of Land Affairs | O'neige Nsele Mpimpa | - |
| Minister of Land Use Planning | Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba | - |
| Minister of Mines | Louis Kabamba Watum | - |
| Minister of Posts and Telecommunications | José Panda Kabangu | - |
| Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare | Samuel Roger Kamba | - |
| Minister of Regional Integration | Floribert Anzulini Mavatiku Tambo | - |
| Minister of Sports and Recreation | Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga | - |
| Minister of Tourism | Didier Manzenga Makanzu | - |
| Minister of the Portfolio | Julie Mbuyi Shiku | - |
| Minister of Youth and Patriotic Awakening | Grace Émie Kutino | - |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of International Cooperation and Francophonie | Crispin Mbadu | - |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Environment | Arlette Bahati Tito | - |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of Urbanism and Housing | Angèle Bangasa Yogo | - |
| Minister Delegate to Social Affairs, in charge of People Living with Disability | Irène Esambo Diata | - |
| Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence (Veterans) | Eliezer Ntambwe | - |
| Vice-Minister of Budget | Elysée Bokumwana | - |
| Vice-Minister of the Interior | Eugénie Tshiela Compton | - |
| Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs | Noella Ayeganagato | - |
| Vice-Minister of Finance | Gracia Yamba Kazadi | - |
| Vice-Minister of Education and Initiation to the New Citizenship | Théodore Kazadi | - |
| Vice-Minister of Customary Affairs | Jean-Baptiste Ndeze Katurebe | - |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Zenon Ngay Mukongo | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | André Wameso Nkualoloki | - | - | - |
See the live Democratic Republic of the Congo page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: Presidency of the DR Congo (presidence.cd), 2026; Prime Minister's Office of the DR Congo (primature.gouv.cd), 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.