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Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo

663 officials listed, each linked to its source.

Population112.8 million2025
GDPUS$91bn2025
Petrol per litreFC 2,6402026
Presidential term5 yearsArt. 70
Minimum wageFC 21,500 a day2026
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Democratic Republic of the Congo has its capital at Kinshasa and a population of 112,832,473 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a semi-presidential republic. Président de la République Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo (in office since 20 Jan 2024) is head of state; Première Ministre Judith Suminwa Tuluka is head of government. The legislature is the Parlement (Parliament), a bicameral body with 500 seats in the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) and 108 seats in the Senate (Sénat). The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 20 Dec 2023. The source lists the next national election as expected in December 2028. Elections are run by the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). André Wameso Nkualoloki is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 55 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

Legislature

Parlement (Parliament)

Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)500 (all directly elected)20 Dec 2023
Senate (Sénat)108 (indirectly elected; senators for life sit in addition)2 Apr 2025

Democratic Republic of the Congo National Assembly: list of deputies · Democratic Republic of the Congo Senate: list of senators

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Democratic Republic of the Congo. One dot is one seat.

National Assembly

As elected, 2023

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477

National Assembly seats

  • Union for Democracy and Social Progress69(14.5%)
  • Alliance of Democratic Forces of Congo35(7.3%)
  • Allied Actions - Union for the Congolese Nation34(7.1%)
  • Agissons and Buildings26(5.5%)
  • Alliance of actors attached to the people21(4.4%)
  • Allied Actions - All for the Development of Congo21(4.4%)
  • Alliance bloc 5020(4.2%)
  • Movement for the Liberation of the Congo19(4%)
  • Together for the Republic18(3.8%)
  • Alliance for the Advent of a Prosperous and Greater Congo16(3.4%)
  • Alternative Action of Actors for the Love of Congo16(3.4%)
  • Alliance 202415(3.1%)
  • It's up to us to build the Congo13(2.7%)
  • Congo Allied Action for the Convention10(2.1%)
  • Actions of the Allies of the Convention for the Republic and Democracy9(1.9%)
  • Alliance of Progressive Congolese and Allies9(1.9%)
  • Coalition of Democrats9(1.9%)
  • Action for National Unity8(1.7%)
  • Actions of Convention Allies - Unified Lumumbist Party8(1.7%)
  • Alliance for Democratic Alternation and Allies8(1.7%)
  • Audible Actions for Good Governance8(1.7%)
  • Alliance for the Triple and Allies7(1.5%)
  • Alliance for Values7(1.5%)
  • Alliance of Nationalists7(1.5%)
  • Allied Action for the Rise of the Congo7(1.5%)
  • Alliance for the Solidarity Movement for Change6(1.3%)
  • Alliances of Unified and Allied Tshisekedists6(1.3%)
  • Another Vision of Congo and Allies5(1%)
  • Avançons-MS5(1%)
  • Alliance and Action for the Rule of Law4(0.8%)
  • Christian Alternative for Congo4(0.8%)
  • Political and Social Forces Allied to the UDPS4(0.8%)
  • Alliance 20253(0.6%)
  • Alternative Vital Kamerhe 20183(0.6%)
  • Dynamique Progressive Revolutionnaire3(0.6%)
  • New Momentum3(0.6%)
  • Action for the Federative Cause2(0.4%)
  • Alliance for the Reform of the Republic2(0.4%)
  • Alliance of Political Parties Allied to the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo2(0.4%)
  • UDPS (separate list)2(0.4%)
  • Alliance for Development Actions in Congo1(0.2%)
  • Alliance for the Growth and Democracy of Congo1(0.2%)
  • Leadership and Governance for Development1(0.2%)
Seats by party (table)
National Assembly: seats by party, as elected, 2023
PartySeatsShare of seats
Union for Democracy and Social Progress6914.5%
Alliance of Democratic Forces of Congo357.3%
Allied Actions - Union for the Congolese Nation347.1%
Agissons and Buildings265.5%
Alliance of actors attached to the people214.4%
Allied Actions - All for the Development of Congo214.4%
Alliance bloc 50204.2%
Movement for the Liberation of the Congo194%
Together for the Republic183.8%
Alliance for the Advent of a Prosperous and Greater Congo163.4%
Alternative Action of Actors for the Love of Congo163.4%
Alliance 2024153.1%
It's up to us to build the Congo132.7%
Congo Allied Action for the Convention102.1%
Actions of the Allies of the Convention for the Republic and Democracy91.9%
Alliance of Progressive Congolese and Allies91.9%
Coalition of Democrats91.9%
Action for National Unity81.7%
Actions of Convention Allies - Unified Lumumbist Party81.7%
Alliance for Democratic Alternation and Allies81.7%
Audible Actions for Good Governance81.7%
Alliance for the Triple and Allies71.5%
Alliance for Values71.5%
Alliance of Nationalists71.5%
Allied Action for the Rise of the Congo71.5%
Alliance for the Solidarity Movement for Change61.3%
Alliances of Unified and Allied Tshisekedists61.3%
Another Vision of Congo and Allies51%
Avançons-MS51%
Alliance and Action for the Rule of Law40.8%
Christian Alternative for Congo40.8%
Political and Social Forces Allied to the UDPS40.8%
Alliance 202530.6%
Alternative Vital Kamerhe 201830.6%
Dynamique Progressive Revolutionnaire30.6%
New Momentum30.6%
Action for the Federative Cause20.4%
Alliance for the Reform of the Republic20.4%
Alliance of Political Parties Allied to the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo20.4%
UDPS (separate list)20.4%
Alliance for Development Actions in Congo10.2%
Alliance for the Growth and Democracy of Congo10.2%
Leadership and Governance for Development10.2%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2023 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 477 seats filled in the chamber. 23 seats are shown as vacant. As of 20 December 2023. Source: Wikipedia, 2023 Democratic Republic of the Congo general election (reference source).

The constituency results published for the 20 December 2023 election covered 477 of the 500 seats; the remaining seats were not finally declared at that stage and were filled through by-elections, the last held on 15 December 2024. CENI publishes results constituency by constituency rather than as national party totals, so the party figures here are summed from those constituency results.

Senate

As elected, 2025

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108

Senate seats

  • Independent27(25%)
  • UDPS15(13.9%)
  • AB6(5.6%)
  • AFDC-A6(5.6%)
  • AACPG5(4.6%)
  • MLC5(4.6%)
  • 2A/TDC4(3.7%)
  • A244(3.7%)
  • A/VK20183(2.8%)
  • Ensemble3(2.8%)
  • A/A- UNC2(1.9%)
  • AA/C2(1.9%)
  • AAAP2(1.9%)
  • ANB2(1.9%)
  • AVC-A2(1.9%)
  • CDER2(1.9%)
  • FPAU2(1.9%)
  • 4AC1(0.9%)
  • A/B501(0.9%)
  • A11(0.9%)
  • A3A1(0.9%)
  • AAAD1(0.9%)
  • AAeC1(0.9%)
  • ACP-A1(0.9%)
  • AN1(0.9%)
  • APCF1(0.9%)
  • ARDEV-A1(0.9%)
  • ART&A1(0.9%)
  • ATUA1(0.9%)
  • AV1(0.9%)
  • CDC/R1(0.9%)
  • CFC1(0.9%)
  • MSL1(0.9%)
Seats by party (table)
Senate: seats by party, as elected, 2025
PartySeatsShare of seats
Independent2725%
UDPS1513.9%
AB65.6%
AFDC-A65.6%
AACPG54.6%
MLC54.6%
2A/TDC43.7%
A2443.7%
A/VK201832.8%
Ensemble32.8%
A/A- UNC21.9%
AA/C21.9%
AAAP21.9%
ANB21.9%
AVC-A21.9%
CDER21.9%
FPAU21.9%
4AC10.9%
A/B5010.9%
A110.9%
A3A10.9%
AAAD10.9%
AAeC10.9%
ACP-A10.9%
AN10.9%
APCF10.9%
ARDEV-A10.9%
ART&A10.9%
ATUA10.9%
AV10.9%
CDC/R10.9%
CFC10.9%
MSL10.9%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2025 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 108 seats in the chamber. As of 2 April 2025. Source: Wikipedia, 2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo Senate elections (reference source).

Elected in four rounds: 84 senators on 29 April 2024, eight on 24 May 2024, eight on 26 May 2024 and eight on 2 April 2025. Former president Joseph Kabila also sits as a senator for life, which brings the chamber to 109 members; his seat is not counted in these party figures.

Names and parties come from the official deputy and senator pages of the National Assembly and the Senate, read on 23 October 2026. The Assembly's own collection holds entries for deputies who were replaced or suspended, and in a few cases contradicts itself, so 57 records across both chambers are held back for review and are not shown. Party labels are copied as printed and not merged.

Cabinet

PortfolioHolderSince
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of BudgetAdolphe Muzito-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Civil Service, Modernisation of the Administration and Public Service InnovationJean-Pierre Lihau Ebua Kalokola-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralisation and Customary AffairsJacquemain Shabani Lukoo-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense and Veterans AffairsGuy Kabombo Mwadiamvita-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the National EconomyDaniel Mukoko Samba-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Transport and Communication RoutesJean-Pierre Bemba Gombo-
Minister of State of Agriculture and Food SecurityMuhindo Nzangi Butondo-
Minister of State of Planning and Coordination of Development AidGuylain Nyembo-
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and FrancophonieTherese Kayikwamba Wagner-
Minister of State of HydrocarbonsAcacia Bandubola-
Minister of State, Minister of IndustrySamuel Roger Kamba Mulanda-
Minister of State of Justice and Keeper of the SealsGuillaume Ngefa Atondoko-Andali-
Minister of State of National Education and New CitizenshipRaïssa Malu Dinanga-
Minister of State for Relations with Parliament and Land Use PlanningGuy Loando Mboyo-
Minister of State for Rural DevelopmentGregoire Mutshail Mutomb-
Minister of State of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National SolidarityEve Bazaiba Masudi-
Minister of State of Urbanism and HousingAlexis Gisaro Muvunyi-
Minister of State of Vocational TrainingMarc Ekila Likombo-
Minister of Communication and Media, Government SpokespersonPatrick Muyaya Katembwe-
Minister of Culture and ArtsYollande Elebe Ndembo-
Minister of Digital EconomyAugustin Kibassa Maliba-
Minister of Employment and WorkFerdinand Massamba Wa Massamba-
Minister of Entrepreneurship and SME DevelopmentJustin Kalumba Mwana Ngongo-
Minister of Environment and Sustainable DevelopmentMarie Nyange Ndambo-
Minister of External TradeJulien Paluku Kahongya-
Minister of FinanceDoudou Roussel Fwamba Likunde-
Minister of Fishing and LivestockJean-Pierre Tshimanga Buana-
Minister of Gender and FamilyMicheline Ombaye Kalama-
Minister of Higher and University EducationMarie-Thérèse Sombo Ayane-
Minister of Human RightsSamuel Mbemba Kabuya-
Minister of Hydraulic Resources and ElectricityAimé Molendo Sakombi-
Minister of Infrastructure and Public WorksJohn Banza Lunda-
Minister of Land AffairsO'neige Nsele Mpimpa-
Minister of Land Use PlanningJean-Lucien Bussa Tongba-
Minister of MinesLouis Kabamba Watum-
Minister of Posts and TelecommunicationsJosé Panda Kabangu-
Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Social WelfareSamuel Roger Kamba-
Minister of Regional IntegrationFloribert Anzulini Mavatiku Tambo-
Minister of Sports and RecreationDidier Budimbu Ntubuanga-
Minister of TourismDidier Manzenga Makanzu-
Minister of the PortfolioJulie Mbuyi Shiku-
Minister of Youth and Patriotic AwakeningGrace Émie Kutino-
Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of International Cooperation and FrancophonieCrispin Mbadu-
Minister Delegate to the Minister of EnvironmentArlette Bahati Tito-
Minister Delegate to the Minister of Urbanism and HousingAngèle Bangasa Yogo-
Minister Delegate to Social Affairs, in charge of People Living with DisabilityIrène Esambo Diata-
Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence (Veterans)Eliezer Ntambwe-
Vice-Minister of BudgetElysée Bokumwana-
Vice-Minister of the InteriorEugénie Tshiela Compton-
Vice-Minister of Foreign AffairsNoella Ayeganagato-
Vice-Minister of FinanceGracia Yamba Kazadi-
Vice-Minister of Education and Initiation to the New CitizenshipThéodore Kazadi-
Vice-Minister of Customary AffairsJean-Baptiste Ndeze Katurebe-
Permanent Representative to the UN, New YorkZenon Ngay Mukongo-
President of the SenateJean-Michel Sama Lukonde-

Sources: Prime Minister's Office of the DR Congo (primature.gouv.cd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Primature of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (retrieved 23 Oct 2026); Ministry of Public Health of the DR Congo (sante.gouv.cd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); UN Protocol and Liaison Service Blue Book (retrieved 25 Oct 2026); Sénat de la République démocratique du Congo (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Parliament, courts and independent offices

OfficeHolderSince
Central bank governorAndré Wameso Nkualoloki-
Chief JusticeDieudonné Kamuleta Badibanga21 Jun 2022

Sources: Central Bank of the Congo (bcc.cd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Wikipedia: Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Economy at a glance

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GDP
US$91bn
2025
GDP growth
5.8%
2025
Remittances received
US$3.3bn
2025
Foreign direct investment
US$1.9bn
2025

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Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo had 106.6 million people in 2025, 4th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 125.1 million by 2030. African countries by population.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo in numbers

  • Population (2025)

    106.6

    4th largest of 53 in Africa

  • Population growth since 2015 (2025)

    37.9 %

    4th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa

  • Projected population 2030 (2030)

    125.1

    2nd highest of 52 in Africa

  • People per sq km (2025)

    47

    34th most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.
6080100120140201520172019202120232025202720292030125.1
608010012014020152019202320272030125.1
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PeriodDemocratic Republic of the Congo
201577.3
201679.8
201782.4
201885.1
201987.9
202090.8
202193.8
202296.8
2023100.0
2024103.2
2025106.6
2026110.0 (partial)
2027113.6 (partial)
2028117.3 (partial)
2029121.1 (partial)
2030125.1 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo rose 2.9% in 2016, 31st highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 4.4% (2025) and 7.9% among people aged 15 to 24. The Democratic Republic of the Congo's own survey put it at 1.5% in 2020; the two differ because the ILO models every country on one method while national surveys define work and job search in their own way. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · The Democratic Republic of the Congo's economy.

Prices and jobs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Inflation (2016)

    2.9 %

    22nd lowest of 52 in Africa

  • Unemployment (2025)

    4.4 %

    21st lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Youth unemployment (2025)

    7.9 %

    22nd lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Unemployment, national survey (2020)

    1.5 %

    National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in the Democratic Republic of the CongoRise in consumer prices, % a year.
051015202010201320162019202220252.9
05101520201020142018202220262.9
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PeriodDemocratic Republic of the Congo
20107.1
201115.3
20129.7
20130.8
20141.2
20150.7
20162.9
2017Not published
2018Not published
2019Not published
2020Not published
2021Not published
2022Not published
2023Not published
2024Not published
2025Not published
2026Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.
0246201020132016201920222025ILO modelled estimate 4.4National survey 1.5
ILO modelled estimateNational survey024620102014201820222026
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PeriodILO modelled estimateNational survey
20104.1Not published
20114.3Not published
20124.54.5
20134.5Not published
20144.4Not published
20154.4Not published
20164.55.0
20174.6Not published
20184.6Not published
20194.6Not published
20205.41.5
20215.3Not published
20224.5Not published
20234.5Not published
20244.4Not published
20254.4Not published
2026Not publishedNot published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

A child born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can expect to live 62.1 years (2024). 90 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.

Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Life expectancy (2024)

    62.1

    42nd longest of 54 in Africa

  • Child deaths under five (2024)

    90

    46th lowest of 54 in Africa

  • Health spending per person (2023)

    23

    51st highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.
57.56062.56567.5201420162018202020222024Democratic Republic of th…Middle African country 65…
Democratic Republic of the CongoMiddle African country57.56062.56567.52014201720202023
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PeriodDemocratic Republic of the CongoMiddle African country
201458.261.8
201558.762.3
201659.162.8
201759.563.1
201859.963.2
201960.263.3
202060.463.7
202160.062.5
202261.064.6
202361.965.6
202462.165.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in the Democratic Republic of the CongoDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.
89909192939420142016201820202022202490
899091929394201420172020202390
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PeriodDemocratic Republic of the Congo
201493
201592
201692
201792
201892
201992
202093
202193
202293
202391
202490

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

68.5% of adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can read and write (2023, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Literacy and schooling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Adult literacy (2023)

    68.5 %

    30th highest of 52 in Africa

  • Youth literacy (2023)

    77.9 %

    35th highest of 53 in Africa

  • Education spending, % of GDP (2022)

    2.8 %

    34th highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Human Development Index was 0.522 in 2023, 171st of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Human Development Index (2023)

    0.52

    34th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Internet users (2024)

    19.7 %

    43rd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Mobile subscriptions (2024)

    59

    46th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Access to electricity (2024)

    22.5 %

    48th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in the Democratic Republic of the CongoUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.
0.30.40.50.6200020032006200920122015201820212023Democratic Republic of th…Middle African country 0.…
Democratic Republic of the CongoMiddle African country0.30.40.50.6200020052010201520202023
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PeriodDemocratic Republic of the CongoMiddle African country
20000.390.44
20010.390.45
20020.390.45
20030.400.46
20040.400.46
20050.410.47
20060.410.47
20070.420.48
20080.430.49
20090.430.50
20100.440.50
20110.450.51
20120.450.52
20130.460.52
20140.470.52
20150.480.53
20160.490.53
20170.490.54
20180.500.54
20190.500.55
20200.510.55
20210.510.56
20220.510.57
20230.520.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo safe?

The US State Department rates the Democratic Republic of the Congo at level 4 of 4: do not travel. Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • US travel advisory level (2026)

    4

    51st safest by advisory of 54 in Africa

  • Conflict deaths (2024)

    1,138

    6th highest of 30 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has had 3 successful coups, the latest on 16 May 1997, and 11 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.

  • 19 May 2024: Failed coup attempt
  • 30 May 2023: Coup plot
  • 8 February 2022: Coup plot
  • 30 December 2013: Failed coup attempt
  • 11 June 2004: Failed coup attempt
  • 28 March 2004: Failed coup attempt
  • 16 May 1997: Coup (succeeded)
  • 22 January 1992: Failed coup attempt
Democracy and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Voice and accountability (2025)

    36

    36th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Political stability (2025)

    28

    52nd highest of 54 in Africa

  • Control of corruption (2025)

    18

    47th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's debt

Government debt was 20.4% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is China, owed 44.4% of public debt abroad (2024). The Democratic Republic of the Congo's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

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Where Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo