Minister of External Trade, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Title: Ministre du Commerce Extérieur

Current holder

Julien Paluku Kahongya

Career

Minister of Industry (2019 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of External Trade of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Julien Paluku Kahongya is the Minister of External Trade of Democratic Republic of the Congo.

When was Julien Paluku Kahongya born?

Julien Paluku Kahongya was born in 1968-12-13, in Rutshuru, according to Wikidata.

Where did Julien Paluku Kahongya study?

Julien Paluku Kahongya studied at University of Kinshasa, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Julien Paluku Kahongya belong to?

Julien Paluku Kahongya 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). Minister of External Trade, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/minister-of-external-trade