Judith Suminwa Tuluka

• 02 Apr 2024

On 1st April, Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi appoints Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the country's first female Prime Minister.

• Suminwa's appointment comes after weeks of uncertainty following Tshisekedi's inauguration for a second term in January.
• Suminwa pledges to prioritize peace and development in her new role.
• Challenges facing the authorities include conflict and humanitarian crises in eastern regions, as well as managing Congo's substantial mineral wealth.
• Tshisekedi's first-term promises included combating corruption, rebuilding the economy, addressing inequalities, and addressing insecurity in the east, but critics suggest he fell short on these goals.