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Government of Democratic Republic of the Congo

47 national office holders, each linked to its source.

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. President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombohe (in office since 20 Jan 2024) is head of state; Prime Minister 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 109 seats in the Senate (Sénat). The most recent national election recorded by IFES ElectionGuide was held on 20 Dec 2023. The source lists the next national election as expected in 20 December 2028. Elections are run by the Commission Électorale Nationale Indépendante (CENI). Marie-France Malangu Kabedi-Mbuyi is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 44 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

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Head of state · President

Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombohe

Since 20 Jan 2024 · Source: presidence.cd

Portrait of Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Embassy of Japan in the DRC / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Head of government · Prime Minister

Judith Suminwa Tuluka

Since 29 May 2024 · Source: cia.gov

Legislature

Parlement (Parliament)

Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)500 (all directly elected)4/29/2024 to 5/26/2024
Senate (Sénat)109 (all indirectly elected)20 Dec 2023

Cabinet

PortfolioHolderSince
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of BudgetAdolphe Muzito-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Public Service, Modernization of the Administration, and InnovationJean-Pierre Lihau Ebua-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization, and CustomsJacquemain Shabani-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense and Veterans AffairsGuy Kabombo Muadiamvita-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of the National EconomyDaniel Mokoko Samba-
Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Transport, Communication, and AccessJean-Pierre Bemba Gombo-
Minister of State of Agriculture and Food SecurityMuhindo Nzangi-
Minister of State of Development Assistance, Planning, and CoordinationGuylain Nyembo-
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and FrancophonieTherese Kayikwamba Wagner-
Minister of State of HydrocarbonsAcacia Bandubola-
Minister of State of IndustryAime Boji Sangara-
Minister of State of Justice and Keeper of the SealsGuillaume Ngefa Atongoko-
Minister of State of National Education and New CitizenshipRaissa Malu Dinanga-
Minister of State of Property AffairsAcacia Bandubola-
Minister of State for Relations With ParliamentGuy Loando-
Minister of State for Rural DevelopmentGregoire Mutsail-
Minister of State of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions, and National SolidarityEve Bazaiba-
Minister of State of Urbanism and HousingAlexis Gisaro-
Minister of State of Vocational TrainingMarc Ekila-
Minister of Communication and MediaPatrick Muyaya Katembwe-
Minister of Culture, Arts, and HeritageYolande Elebe Mandembo-
Minister of Digital EconomyAugustin Kibassa-
Minister of Employment and WorkFerdinand Massamba-
Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Sized EnterprisesJustin Kalumba-
Minister of Environment, Sustainable Development, and New Climate EconomyMarie Nyange Ngambo-
Minister of External TradeJulien Paluku Kahongya-
Minister of FinanceDoudou Fwamba Likunde-
Minister of Fishing and LivestockJean-Pierre Tshimanga Buana-
Minister of Gender, Family, and ChildrenMicheline Ombaye-
Minister of Higher Education, Research, and InnovationMarie-Therese Sombo-
Minister of Human RightsSamuel Mbemba-
Minister of Hydraulic Resources and ElectricityMolendo Sakombi-
Minister of Infrastructure and Public WorksJohn Banza Lunda-
Minister of Land AffairsOneige Nsele-
Minister of Land Use PlanningJean-Lucien Bussa-
Minister of MinesLouis Kabamba Watum-
Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and New TechnologiesJose Panda-
Minister of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social SecuritySamuel-Roger Kamba Mulanda-
Minister of Regional IntegrationFloribert Azuluni-
Minister of Sports and RecreationDidier Budimbu Ntubuanga-
Minister of TourismDidier Mazenga-
Minister of WalletJulie Mbuyi Shiku-
Minister of YouthGrace Kutino-
Permanent Representative to the UN, New YorkZenon Mukongo Ngay-

Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 15 Aug 2025.

Parliament, courts and independent offices

Sources: CIA World Factbook, World Leaders list dated 15 Aug 2025.