Judith Suminwa Tuluka

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.