Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo

[Dave Evans]

29/05/2024

Composition of the Judith Suminwa government​

Deputy Minister

1. Interior: Jacquemin Shabani
2. Transport: Jean-Pierre Bemba
3. Defense: Guy Mwadiamvita
4. Economy: Daniel Mukoko
5. Public service: Jean-Pierre Lihau
6. Plan: Guylain NYEMBO

Minister of State

1. Agriculture: Grégoire Mutshayi
2. Foreign Affairs: Thérèse Wamba
3. National education: Raissa Malou
4. Environment: Eve Bazaiba
5. ITPR: Alexis Gisaro
6. Budget: Loved Boji Sangara
7. Land: Acacia Bandubola Mbongo
8. Rural development: Mohindo Nzangi
9. Layout: Guy Loando
10. Justice: Constant Mutamba

Minister

1. Finance: Doudou Fwamba
2. Industry: Louis Kabamba Watum
3. Hydraulic Resources: Teddy Mwamba
4. Mines: Kizito Pakabomba
5. Hydrocarbon: Molendo Sakombi
6. Job: Ephraim Akuakua
7. Urban planning: Crispin Bandu
8. Human rights: Chantal Mwadiamvita
9. Health: Samuel Roger
10. Higher education: Safi Songo Ayane
11. Scientific research: Gilbert Kannada
12. Telecom and digital posts: Augustin Kibasa
13. Portfolio: Jean-Lucien Busa
14. Social affairs: Nathalie Aziza
15. Foreign trade: Julien Paluku
16. Regional integration: Didier Mazenga
17. Communication: Patrick Muyaya
18. Pro training: Marc Ekila
19. Genre: Léonie Kandolo Omoyi
20. Fishing and breeding: Jean-Pierre Tshimanga
21. Culture: Yolande Elebe
22. Tourism: Didier Lisanga
23. Sport: Didier Budimbu
24. Youth: Noella Ayeganagato Nakwipon

Ministers Delegate

1. Foreign case: Bestine Kazadi
2. Urban Planning: Didier Tenge Te Litho
3. Environment: Stéphanie Mbombo
4. Social affairs: Irène Esambo

Deputy Ministers

1. Interior: Eugénie Tshela
2. Foreign Affairs: Bestine Kazadi
3. Justice: Samuel Mbemba
4. Budget: Elysée Mokwamwana Maposo
5. Finance: Oneige Nsele
6. Defense: Samy Adubango
7. Education: Jean-Pierre Kezamudro
8. Mines: Godard Motemona
9. Hydrocarbon: Wivine Moleka
10. Customary business: Jean-Baptise Ndeze

Judith Suminwa announced the official composition of her government team. After more than four months of negotiations, Ms. Suminwa will lead a team of 54 members. The announcement was made on national radio, RTNC, on Wednesday, May 28.

Among the ministers reappointed, Eve Bazaïba remains in the Environment and Patrick Muyaya remains Minister of Communication, spokesman for the government. Others, such as Jean-Lucien Busa, Guy Loando and Jean-Pierre Lihau, Jean-Pierre Bemba, Aimé Boji, Julien Paluku, Didier Bidimbu, Wivine Moleka, Molendo Sakombi, Alexis Gisaro, Mohindo Nzangi, Augustin Kibasa, didier mazenga, Gilbert Kabanda have been renewed.

On the other hand, Jean-Pierre Bemba passes from La Défense, where he is replaced by Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, to Transport.

Among the notable changes, the outgoing ministers of Foreign Affairs (Christophe Lutundula), Interior (Peter Kazadi), Finance (Nicolas Kazadi), leave the government and are replaced by Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (Foreign Affairs), Jacquemain Shabani (Interior), Doudou Fwamba Likunde (Finance).

Gouvernement : la composition officielle de l’équipe de Judith Suminwa - Magazine d’actualité économique en Afrique | Mining and Business

Judith Suminwa a annoncé la composition officielle de son équipe gouvernementale. Après plus de quatre mois de tractations, Mme Suminwa dirigera une

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[Dave Evans]

Thanks Ashley

Rabby Sambiaku
@SambiakuRabby
#GouvernementRDC

Composition du Gouvernement
@SuminwaJudith

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[Dave Evans]

30/05/2024

Présidence RDC
@Presidence_RDC

Translated from French by
#RDC 05/29/2024 | #Kinshasa This Wednesday, Head of State Félix Tshisekedi signed Order No. 24/039 of May 28, 2024 appointing the government that Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka will lead.

The current government has 54 members including 17 women: 6 deputy prime ministers, 10 ministers of state, 24 ministers, 4 delegate ministers and 10 deputy ministers. It thus has 3 leaders less than the outgoing government @LukondeSama

The next step for Prime Minister Suminwa and her entire government is the passage, in the coming days, to the National Assembly with a view to being invested and officially taking office.

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[Dave Evans]

03/06/2024

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Translated from French by
#URGENT_RDC : Crisis within the Sacred Union: Reliable sources report that it is #Guylain_Nyembo Dircab of the Head of State which is at the root of the frustrations. At the last minute of the Government's publication; the President of the Republic entrusted the mission of the final adjustments to his Diracb #GuylainNyembo and the PM @SuminwaJudith . It was on this occasion that #Guylain_Nyembo elevated the Ministry of Planning to Vice Prime Minister and began to impose its own choices of ministers on the Political Groupings, especially since it is in conflict with some leaders of the Political Groupings and Parties. This is how he presented the Chief with a fait accompli after the publication of the Government. #Guylain_Nyembo must answer for this affair which created an unprecedented crisis within the Sacred Union
@BillyKambale1 @Cartesien243 @central_sage @PrinceIlunga14 @kakese_leon @kamba82 @benjimk @KiengeKki @DBeledu

 

[Dave Evans]

04/06/2024

Translated from French by
INVESTITURE OF THE SUMINWA GOVERNMENT: The Pact for a Congo Found, PCR, finds it urgent to proceed with the inauguration of the government in order to allow it to find answers to the problems raised by the population. He urges the Office of the National Assembly to convene the plenary devoted to debates on the government program in order to receive contributions from the legitimate elected representatives of the people.
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[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

Translated from French by
While awaiting the inauguration of the government, the PM SE @SuminwaJudith brought together all the members of the government team on June 4, 2024. The enrichment of the government program was on the agenda before transmitting the document to the office of the National Assembly.





https://x.com/julienpalukucom/status/1798066915149267338

 

[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

Translated from French by
The two parliamentary groups of the PEP-AAAP including AAAP-CODE and AE-AUN-AMSC-PALU (37 deputies) were received by the honorable Vital Kamerhe president of the AN this Tuesday 05/06/2024 at the People's Palace . At the end of the meeting, the two presidents of these parliamentary groups, honorable Steve Mbikayi and Lambert Mende, reported to the press. During the meeting, the deputies of the PEP-AAP expressed to the president of the AN their dissatisfaction following the exit of the PCQ government, the political weight of their platform was not taken into account and the presidents of the Political groups were not consulted as usual before the government left. They asked that this damage be repaired in the future in the interest of all parties. Despite everything, they said they were in favor of the inauguration of the PCQ government because they cannot call into question an order signed by the Head of State, High Authority of the USN, their political family and the country must not remain very long without government.

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[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

TANGANYIKA MÉDIA
@tanganyika_cd

Translated from French by
#RDC : Contact meeting one week before the inauguration of his government by the national assembly | Prime Minister Judith Suminwa brought together her ministers this Tuesday June 3, 2024 at the Government building.

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[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

Judith SUMINWA TULUKA
@SuminwaJudith

Translated from French by
Today I brought together the Government appointed by presidential order on May 29, 2024. Ready to work for the nation, over the next week, we will present, in accordance with the discussion we had with the President of the National Assembly, the Honorable Vital Kamerhe on Friday, May 31, 2024, our program before the elected officials of the people, with the aim of moving the nation towards a better future.



https://x.com/SuminwaJudith/status/1798059412952891824

 

[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

ACTUALITE.CD
@actualitecd

DRC: “The inauguration of the Suminwa government will take place between June 10 and 11,” reassures Vital Kamerhe after an exchange with Félix Tshisekedi

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[Dave Evans]

05/06/2024

Presidency of the Senate: Greater Katanga demonstrates its legitimate ambition

It must be recognized that the time taken to establish the institutions resulting from the general elections of December 20, 2023 has served the different political groups to refine their ambitions and find ways to materialize them.

It is from this perspective that in political circles from the former Greater Katanga, we hear reflections which tend to legitimize the fact that this extremely rich mining region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the right to claim direction of the Senate institution in view of its political weight and the role that this space plays in the formulation of the country's political and economic strategies.

From this perspective, Katanga also wants to participate as a functional space in the constitutional representation of power resulting from the last general elections.

If the Grand Kasaï area has the Presidency of the Republic, Kongo-Central the Prime Minister and Grand Kivu the National Assembly, it would be fashionable for Greater Katanga to take the Senate for sociological balance and mobilization of all on the national stage.

In the implementation of national public policies, it is essential that we take into account the balances in this mosaic Republic where exclusion is often a source of serious conflicts.

Greater Katanga has always positioned itself as the area par excellence contributing to major national ambitions and the way in which central power is articulated in Katanga often sets the tone for other public policies.

It must be recognized that separatist desires were constructed by the Belgians who said to themselves that if the pan-Africanist independence movement affected the Belgian Congo, it, Belgium, could bring its ambitions of occupation and expansion back to Katanga, judged by it to be the useful Kongo.

Since then, Katangese leaders have had to make the immense effort to prove that they are not heirs of this ideology at the same time as they carry within them the dreams of grandeur of a powerful Katanga.

From Moïse Tshombe, through Jason Sendwe, without mentioning others like Laurent-Désiré Kabila, Jean Nguza Karl-i-Bond, Kibassa Maliba, Lunda Bululu, Nyembo Shabani, Kyungu Wa kumwanza, Mwando Nsimba, Kabuya Lumuna Sando, Ilunga Ilunkamba and many others were asked to demonstrate the belonging of Greater Katanga to the Congo of Patrice-Emery Lumumba.

But Katanga remains the land of Congolese ambitions and this province is proud of it and believes that we owe it to it to at least listen to it in national decision-making bodies.

This is why, in this sequence of the establishment of institutions, it seems legitimate for him to position one of his best sons to lead the Senate, the upper house of the Parliament of the DRC, an emanation of the provinces.

Among the names that keep coming up, there is that of Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, the outgoing Prime Minister of the “Warriors” Government.

The man had the confidence of the Head of State with whom he had courteous relations and perfect collaboration during the past mandate.

It must be admitted that the record of the Head of State was based on a tireless worker in the person of the Prime Minister who spared no effort to build the basis of a policy based on the resolution of the fundamental problems which corrode national life.

Judith Suminwa Tuluka's predecessor managed to increase the national budget to 16 billion US dollars.

To do this, he faced major unforeseen events without getting lost, notably the COVID-19 pandemic (which appeared on November 16, 2019 in Wuhan, China, then declared a state of public health emergency of international concern on January 30). 2020), the Francophonie games in Kinshasa (from July 28 to August 6, 2023), the general elections financed with own funds and the war effort in the east of the country without losing control of public policy indicators. This list of feats is not exhaustive.

Sama Lukonde has the stature needed to lead the upper house, that of experienced men who know how to appreciate the actions taken by those who are in charge of decision-making.

After having been in the heat of action, Sama Lukonde should then move to the side of law and control to instill the rhythm of governance thanks to his experience.

Katanga would see one of its sons continue to defend its colors, the senators will have a President steeped in experience and ready to get involved in their influence.

The Congolese people and their President will be able to rest on their laurels because they are confident in Sama Lukonde's great capacity for work.

In the meantime, Katangese circles are sharpening their strategies because it is necessary to uphold the ideals of the province towards its entry into the road which leads to national cohesion.

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[Dave Evans]

06/06/2024

In the last days of consultations, the head of state allocated most of the portfolios to his party while the other forces and their leaders are content with lesser positions.

Overwhelmingly, the UDPS-Tshisekedi and its mosaics won 21 departments against 6 for the platform of Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, the now ex-Prime Minister, and 3 for the UNC-A of Vital Kamerhe, the new president of the National Assembly and 2 for the AFDC-A of Modeste Bahati.

The presidential party made its 185 elected officials prevail over the 450 deputies who are members of the majority to grab the big loot.

The ACP-A of the former Kin government, Gentiny Ngobila, did not obtain any portfolio. However, it has a dozen national deputies. A sign that mathematical calculation no longer influences the political options of the leader.

Those who thought they were untouchable are hit. Even the virulent Jean-Pierre Bemba was transferred from Defence to Transport without flinching. Bahati, unhappy with the sharing of responsibilities, was conspicuous by his absence at the last meeting of the presidium.

Two second-hand portfolios were assigned to him, namely Vocational Training as well as Labor and Employment emptied of its true substance, namely social welfare which includes the CNSS and the INPP, two big penny boxes now attached to the Ministry of health.

Kamerhe only received a “full” minister (Hydrocarbons), the other (Urban Planning) is only a simple delegate.

On the other hand, Tshisekedi considers himself relieved for having given pride of place to technocrats. 11 personalities with no clear political affiliation found key roles within the Suminwa government.

They are the VPM of the Economy Mukoko Samba, the Minister of Finance Doudou Fwamba Likunde Likombio, the Minister of Industry Louis Kabamba Watum, the Minister of Mines Kizito Pakabomba Kapinga, the Minister of Health Samuel Roger Kamba Mulamba, of the Minister of Gender Léonie Kandolo, the Minister of Tourism Didier Mpambia Musanga, of Agriculture Grégoire Mutshail Mutomb, of Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity Teddy Luamba Muba and finally of the ESU Safi Somba Ayane.

The president is gradually distancing himself from political actors who have tarnished the image of the regime because of the widespread misappropriation of public funds. Tshisekedi removed many leaders of political groups from the executive.

Christophe Lutundula, Adèle Kahinda, Pius Muabilu…, the list is long.

He didn't explain his choices to anyone. They swallowed their pride and dealt with their disappointment. The group leaders simply capitulated to Tshisekedi.

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[Dave Evans]

06/06/2024

DRC: Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, the journey of a loyal man and worthy servant of President Tshisekedi (Tribune)​

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

From Deputy Chief of Cabinet in charge of Economic Affairs and Reconstruction, become Director of Cabinet of the President of the Republic 3 years during the first term, today, Guylain Nyembo is appointed Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Planning and Coordination of Development Assistance in the Judith Suminwa Government.​

So who is Guylain Nyembo, the new VPM of the Tuluka Government?
A graduate of economics from a Belgian University, Guylain Nyembo had made his first entry into the professional world within a Dutch multinational, with assignments in Africa, precisely in Nigeria and Rwanda.

This statesman is known as very close to the Congolese President, who, at the latter's request, he was brought to the presidency of the UDPS Party as UDPS National Secretary for Youth in Benelux, while Tshisekedi was himself in charge of the party's external relations, according to congovirtuel.com.

From his native Katanga and his close former foreign and Congolese collaborators, Guylain Nyembo is known for his rigor and efficiency in work, with immeasurable skills, discreet, helpful and honest, he has always won the trust of the Head of State through his loyalty and the results of his work.

It is precisely taking into account these qualities that President TSHISEKEDI had used Nyembo at the head of his Cabinet, to put the Presidency in order when there were episodes of leaks of documents, advisors who fought and signed documents without competence, a real court of the pétaud king, qualified the journalists.

"From the time he took office, he managed with professionalism and delicacy all sensitivities and gave the presidency back its nobility."

Under his direction, several major projects have been carried out for the benefit of the Republic, including the construction of the banana port, the renegotiation of the Chinese contract, the digitalization of the Presidency's services, etc.

At the Ministry of Planning
The new boss of the Vice-primature to the Plan, will work in the continuity of the reforms put in place by SEM Ms. Judith Suminwa Tuluka, once Minister of Planning and add other strategies to provide the DRC with structural tools at the height that will allow it to reach its peak.

Guylain Nyembo should very quickly get to work to meet the various challenges that await him in his new role.

The Congolese people expect better planning from them, taking into account the real problems of the populations that must be solved by concrete and realistic projects.

Knowing the experience and expertise of man, he will be the centerpiece of this Government under the authority of the Prime Minister with whom he shares friendly relations.

Tribune of Prisca Kabangu, member of the communication cell of the AABG group

RDC : Guylain Nyembo Mbwizya, le parcours d'un homme loyal et digne serviteur du président Tshisekedi (Tribune)

De Directeur de Cabinet Adjoint en Charge des questions Economiques et de la Réconstruction, devenu Directeur de Cabinet du Président de la République 3 années durant le premier mandat, aujourd'hui, Guylain Nyembo est nommé Vice-Premier Ministre, Ministre du Plan et de la Coordination d'aide...

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[Dave Evans]

07/06/2024

Siméon Isako
@simeonisako13

Translated from French by
#RDC Sacred union:

Who from @VitalKamerhe1 and @AugustinKabuyaT is the true coordinator of the majority of @fatshi13_ in parliament?

Who did the MPs obey to the point of putting aside their frustrations and deciding to take over the government?

The facts make Kamerhe appear as the leader of the majority in parliament. This reality rejected by those close to #Kabuya who say that the work was done by the current coordinator of the majority. Since then, it has been a sneaky war announced by the acolytes of both in order to gain ground.



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[Dave Evans]

11/06/2024

August V
@AugustCohen4

$AVZ: We're getting closer to a legal government in DRC. As I mentioned a few weeks back, these are the final steps to a government.

1. Gov't forms a kind of "operating agreement" btw it and the Presidency. Consider it similar to a partnership agreement.
2. Gov't creates and send to the National Assembly the national policy- which lays out the policy goals of the new government for the next 5 years.
3. National Assembly votes to amend/adopt/rejects the national policy.
4. President and all Ministers declare their wealth to Constitutional Court per the Constitutions. (@KiengeKki + other Congolese influencers, please correct me if I am wrong regarding these final steps).

With the below news, we're at #2 and apparently there was no deliberation or consultation with the public about the national policy- @SuminwaJudith just copy and pasted from FT's campaign promises (which I've linked below for reference). I think a place to watch is #3. There is some grumbling among the ruling coalition that the new gov't doesn't properly reflect the "weight" of the political parties constituting the coalition. So, in otherwards, ppl are saying to Madame Judith "Hey, our party obtained X number of seats but only got Y ministerial positions? WTF, lady?" or "Hey, our party is from region X but there are no ministers from our region? WTF, lady?". Could these parties exact some leverage by withholding votes for the national policy? Guess we'll see. FT's campaign promises doc (in French): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PXuVUQWyaDxbB9w7qtW1y0dGPYuU0HK4/view?usp=sharing

Zoom Eco
@Zoom_eco

#RDC : le Programme du Gouvernement s’articule autour des 6 engagements pris par Félix Tshisekedi lors de la campagne électorale| via @Zoom_eco https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-l...lix-tshisekedi-lors-de-la-campagne-electorale

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[Dave Evans]

23/06/2024

Tshisekedi’s Cabinet


Cabinet of the President of the Republic

Chief of Staff​

Director of the Cabinet: Anthony Nkinzo Kamole.

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Deputy Cabinet Directors​

In charge of economic and financial issues: André Wameso.
In charge of political, legal and diplomatic issues: Nicole Bwatshia Ntumba.
In charge of Social Progress: Olivier Mondonge Mugabe.

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Special Advisors​

Security: Jean Claude Bukasa.
in charge of external resources and project monitoring: Dumbi Kabanu joe.

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Senior Advisors​

Post, Telecommunications and ICT: Lukasu Lolonga Freddy David.
Infrastructure, Housing and Land Affairs: Mukeba Kalengay David.
Legal and Administrative: Mulumba Tshitoko Martin.
Mines, Energy and Hydrocarbons: Makutu Mangbayaya Adalbert.
Agriculture, Fishing and Livestock: Kasongo Batuse Peter.
Politics and Electoral Process:Shabani Lukoo Jacquemin.
Economy, Finance, Foreign Trade and Portfolio: Kankolongo Mulaja Léon.
Employment, Work, Social Welfare and Solidarity: Efinda Mole Emilienne.
Diplomacy: Wagner Catherine.
Education, Scientific Research, Culture, Arts and Religious Issues: Tshilumba wa Kabeya Theodore.
Environment, Urbanism and Mobility: Musibono Eyul'anki.
Relationship with Parliament and other Institutions: Pay Pay Mathe Thomas.
Health and Well-being: Bonkafo Efofa Ikelemba Frank Papy.

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Presidential Communication​

Director of the Communication Cell: Erik Nyindu Kibambe.
Deputy Director in charge of editorial staff, national press and major reports: Kusema Kamba Giscard.

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Personal Service​

Head of the Civil House: Pending appointment.
Head of the Military House: Jean-Claude Yav Kabey.
In charge of the missions of the Great West area: Fanny Bomandeke Imenga.
Personal representative: Luvuezo Joseph Thierry.

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Protocol Services​

Deputy Protocol Director: Roger Bokwala.
Director of Protocol: MBoba Akombe.

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Assistants​

Logistics Assistant: Jean Paul Mulamba Tekemena.
Financial Assistant: Rose Ndona Ngiaba.
Personal assistant: Paul Mundela Kabamusu.
Personal assistant: Michée Mulumba.
Personal assistant: Lina Muvaro.

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Specialized Service​

Coordinator in charge of Youth and the fight against violence against women: Chantal Yelu Mulop.
Coordinator of the A.C.T.E.D.D: Marie-Pascal Malanda Diakuta.
Deputy Coordinator of the A.C.T.E.D.D: Jean de Dieu Minengu Mayulu.
Coordinator of the A.P.L.C.:Mbulamoko Thierry.
Coordinator of the C.P.V.S.: François Muamba Tshishimbi.
Deputy Coordinator of the C.P.V.S.:Biringanine Mubalama Bertin.
Deputy Coordinator of the A.P.L.C in charge of complaints, investigations and investigations: Lesay Boduka Michel.
Deputy coordinator of the A.P.L.C in charge of detection, prevention and administration: Kamwenziku Kuzanzakana Benie-lor.
Deputy Coordinator of the A.P.L.C in charge of prosecutions and cases before the courts: Lusakueno Kisongele Mena Francis-Philippe.
Business Climate Unit Coordinator: Rock Bashala.
Deputy Coordinator of the Business Climate Unit: Patrick Fata.
Coordinator of the Agency for Digital Development: Dominique Migisha.

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Private Advisor to the President of the Republic​

Private Advisor to the President of the Republic: Kahumbu Mandungu Bula.

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Public Relations​

Public relations: Bibiche kabengele.

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Administrative Secretariat​

Administrative Secretariat Coordinator: Sylvain Kabongo Mukengeshayi.

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Spokesperson​

Spokesman: Salama Tina.

Présidence de la RDC

site officiel de la présidence de la république démocratique du congo

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[Dave Evans]

18/07/2024

BENITA TSHISEKEDI ÉTAT DE DROIT
@BenitaNtumba

Tous ceux qui ont toujours critiqué le pouvoir de Fatshi soutiennent Alingete: ODEP, LICOCO @KimKimuntu @petertiani007 @peroluwara1

Les seuls Ministres accusés de détournements par Alingete sont de l'UDPS. Faut-il un dessin pour comprendre qu' @ALINGETEJULES_K combat Fatshi?

Translation
All those who have always criticized Fatshi's power support Alingete: ODEP, LICOCO @KimKimuntu @petertiani007 @peroluwara1

The only Ministers accused of embezzlement by Alingete are from the UDPS. Do you need a drawing to understand that @ALINGETEJULES_K is fighting Fatshi?

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[Dave Evans]

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website also gives the list of DRC ministers

https://www.info.dfat.gov.au/info/hog/hog.nsf/ListSpecific?OpenForm&ExpandView&RestrictToCategory=Democratic+Republic+of+the+Congo

 

[Dave Evans]

28/07/2024

Translated from French by
#RDC : Urgent Urgent *TICKET FOR THE FINAL OFFICE OF THE SENATE* After consultation with the members of the Presidium of the Sacred Union of the Nation during the political meeting which has just ended this night of Friday July 26, and according to the instructions of the High Authority, here is how the ticket for the Final Office looks like of the Senate:

1. SAMA LUKONDE KYENGE Jean Michel (@LukondeSama): President
2. KINDWELO LUMBU Pascal: 1st VP
3. BAHATI LUKWEBO Modest: 2nd VP
4. BAMANISA SAIDI Jean: Rapporteur
5. Opposition: Deputy Rapporteur
6. KABONGO MUKENGESHAYI Taupin: Quaestor
7. BEMBA NDOKWA Françoise: Deputy Quaestor

This follows the publication during the day of the timetable for the election of the Senate office by the President of the Provisional Office.

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[Dave Evans]

03/11/2024

Translated from French by #RDC :

Successful baptism of fire for the young governor of Tanganyika,
@ChrisKitungwa

Elected head of Tanganyika last April at not even 37 years old, Christian Kitungwa Muteba welcomed this week in his province President Félix Tshisekedi, the entire government and all the governors of the country, transforming for a few days Kalemie, its capital, into the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

This week, the capital of Tanganyika, a province located in the southeast of the DRC and resulting from the dismemberment of the former Katanga, replaced Kinshasa. "For a few days, Kalemie will be the capital of the DRC," assured Governor Christian Kitungwa on his X account. He was not mistaken. This Tuesday, November 26, Félix Tshisekedi landed on the tarmac of the former Alberville airport. A very warm handshake with Christian Kitungwa, accompanied for the occasion by his wife.

The Head of State comes to chair the 11th session of the Conference of Governors. And it is Tanganyika that was chosen for the occasion. This will not be, far from it, the only event of the week. Because on the ground, the agenda is busy. Very busy even. Wednesday, Félix Tshisekedi launches the work of the 11th session of the conference of governors. The next day, in his capacity as supreme commander of the armed forces, he chairs an expanded security council. The subject is one of the major concerns locally due to the presence of several armed groups (Twa-Bantu, Maï-Maï, etc.). The following day, Friday, the entire government met in Kalemie for a decentralized council of ministers. Not so common in the DRC. To prove itself worthy, the former Albertville has had a makeover. The streets are spick and span. Not a single piece of paper is lying around.

The very dynamic governor of the province, Christian Kitungwa Muteba, has personally ensured this. Because, as he knows, even if he is not a complete novice in politics, this is a bit of his entry into the deep end. His baptism of fire.

Last April, at not yet 37 years old,
Christian Kitungwa Muteba, is a member of the AB platform, the political grouping of Guy Loando and Sama Lukonde, succeeded Julie Ngungwa of the UDPS as head of the province, winning the governorship election by a wide margin by 17 votes out of a possible 25.

A few months earlier, in December 2023, during the national legislative elections, he had been acclaimed as Deputy by the voters of his constituency of Kalemie. Since officially taking office in July 2024, Christian Kitungwa, one of whose great qualities is knowing how to surround himself well, has not been idle.

Among other things, he has adopted a five-year development plan worth nearly $700 million, formed his provincial government and set his major priorities, including security, infrastructure and employment.

To create activity in his province, Christian Kitungua spares no effort. Strengthening relations with countries in the region: Tanzania, Zambia or Burundi. Promoting his province internationally as in this month of October, during a mission to France during which he increased contacts with potential investors. Etc.

Although Tanganyika is less well-endowed than the neighboring provinces of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga, it has many assets to put forward. Christian Kitungwa never misses an opportunity to point this out.

"We have everything in Tanganyika, mines, because we are the world capital of lithium; but also enormous agricultural and fish farming potential as well as in clean energy, whether hydraulic, solar or wind," he insists. And he adds: "Tanganyika is a gateway to other provinces in the DRC. But it is also access to a vast regional and international market thanks to the opening onto the Indian Ocean." The port of Kigoma in Tanzania is admittedly only 125 km away.

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