Head of state, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Title: Président de la République

Current holder

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

In office since 20 Jan 2024.

Career

Member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2011 to 2013)
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (2019 to present)
Leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (2018 to 2019)
Chairperson of the African Union (2021 to 2022)

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

Predecessor: Joseph Kabila (from Wikidata)

Frequently asked questions

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

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo is the Head of state of Democratic Republic of the Congo, in office since 20 Jan 2024.

Who was the Head of state of Democratic Republic of the Congo before Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo?

Joseph Kabila held the office before Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

When was Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo born?

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was born in 1963-06-13, in Kinshasa, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo belong to?

Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo is listed as a member of Union for Democracy and Social Progress on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: Presidency of the DR Congo (presidence.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 state, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/head-of-state