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Government directory / Democratic Republic of the Congo
Office

Head of government, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Title: Première Ministre

Current holder

Judith Suminwa Tuluka

In office since 29 May 2024.

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

Career

  • Minister of Planning (2023 to 2024)
  • Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2024 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Predecessor: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of government of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Judith Suminwa Tuluka is the Head of government of Democratic Republic of the Congo, in office since 29 May 2024.

Who was the Head of government of Democratic Republic of the Congo before Judith Suminwa Tuluka?

Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge held the office before Judith Suminwa Tuluka.

When was Judith Suminwa Tuluka born?

Judith Suminwa Tuluka was born in 1967-10-19, in Kongo Central, according to Wikidata.

Where did Judith Suminwa Tuluka study?

Judith Suminwa Tuluka studied at Université libre de Bruxelles, Catholic university of Mons, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Judith Suminwa Tuluka belong to?

Judith Suminwa Tuluka is listed as a member of Union for Democracy and Social Progress on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Prime Minister's Office of the DR Congo (primature.gouv.cd) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Democratic Republic of the Congo in numbers

Population (2025)
106.6 million
4th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025)
872 US$
44th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2016)
2.9%
31st highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
4.4%
33rd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025)
20.4%
53rd highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024)
62.1 years
42nd highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2023)
68.5%
30th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
28
52nd most stable of 54 in Africa

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