{{Short description|Congolese government cabinet}} {{Politics of the Democratic Republic of the Congo}}The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sama Lukonde was appointed on 15 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-15|title=DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new PM after power struggle|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210215-dr-congo-s-tshisekedi-names-new-pm-after-power-struggle|access-date=2021-02-16|website=France 24|language=en}}</ref> He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-12|title=DR Congo announces formation of new government|url=https://www.dw.com/en/dr-congo-announces-formation-of-new-government/a-57174174|access-date=2021-04-21|website=DW.COM|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DR Congo announces new Cabinet|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/dr-congo-announces-new-cabinet/2207117|access-date=2021-05-02|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref> On 24 March 2023, a second cabinet was announced.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-27 |title=Leon Mondole: " au même moment où nous sommes en train de nous battre pour la restauration de l’intégrité du territoire, nous devons aussi nous battre pour la santé de notre démocratie ". |url=https://www.radiookapi.net/2023/03/28/emissions/interface/leon-mondole-au-meme-moment-ou-nous-sommes-en-train-de-nous-battre |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Radio Okapi |language=fr}}</ref>

== First cabinet == The members of the first cabinet were:<ref>{{cite web | author1=Romain Gras | author2=Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala | title=DRC: President Tshisekedi finally forms a government | website=The Africa Report | date=14 April 2021 | url=https://www.theafricareport.com/79935/drc-president-tshisekedi-finally-forms-a-government/ | access-date=11 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | title=The International Directory of Government 2021 | year=2021 | publisher=Europa Publications | pages=475–476 | isbn=9781000521375 | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v9o6EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT476 }}</ref>

* Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge

'''Deputy Prime Ministers''': * Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: Daniel Aselo Okito.<ref name=reuters/> * Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi * Minister of Foreign Affairs: Christophe Lutundula Apala * Minister of the Civil Service, Administrative Modernization and Innovation in Public Services: Jean-Pierre Lihau

'''Ministers of State''': * Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese. * Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni * Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina * Minister of Planning: {{ill|Christian Mwando Nsimba|lt=Christian Mwando Nsimba|fr||qid=}} * Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara Bamanyirue * Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala * Minister of Rural Development: {{ill|François Rubota Masumbuko|lt=François Rubota Masumbuko|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: {{ill|Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe|lt=Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Land Management: Guy Loando Mboyo.<ref name="R15">[https://www.digitalcongo.net/article/60747e9ac41a710015aff71e/ "RDC : l'ASBL "Loando le vent du progrès" salue l'entrée de Guy Loando au gouvernement Sama Lukonde"], ''Digital Congo Radio Télévision'', April 12, 2021 (Retrieved May 1, 2021){{in lang|fr}}</ref><ref name="R116">[https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-guy-loando-nomme-ministre-de-lamenagement-du-territoire/ "RDC : Guy Loando nommé ministre de l’Aménagement du Territoire"], ''Zoom-Eco.NET'', April 12, 2021 (Retrieved May 1, 2021){{in lang|fr}}</ref>

'''Other Ministers''': * Minister of National Defence and War Veterans: {{ill|Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga|lt=Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education: {{ill|Tony Mwaba Kazadi|lt=Tony Mwaba Kazadi|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Disease Prevention: {{ill|Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda|lt=Jean-Jacques Mbungani Mbanda|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi<ref name=reuters>{{cite news | title=Congo names new Cabinet, cementing president's power over predecessor | newspaper=Reuters | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-congo-politics/congo-names-new-cabinet-cementing-presidents-power-over-predecessor-idUSKBN2BZ29X | access-date=10 February 2022 }}</ref> * Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Improving Access to Isolated Regions: Chérubin Okende Senga * Minister of Agriculture: {{ill|Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi|lt=Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Fishing and Stockbreeding: {{ill|Adrien Bokele Djema|lt=Adrien Bokele Djema|fr||qid=}} * Minister of the National Economy: {{ill|Jean-Marie Kalumba Yuma|lt=Jean-Marie Kalumba Yuma|fr||qid=}} * Ministry of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya * Minister of Regional Integration: {{ill|Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|lt=Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Higher and University Education: Muhindo Nzangi * Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: José Mpanda Kabangu * Minister of Hydrocarbons: {{ill|Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga|lt=Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Postal Services, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Services: Augustin Kibassa * Minister of Digital Technology: {{ill|Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele|lt=Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security: {{ill|Ndusi Ntembe|lt=Ndusi Ntembe|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Properties and Real Estate Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo * Minister of Water Resources and Electricity: {{ill|Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng|lt=Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Human Rights: {{ill|Albert Fabrice Puela|lt=Albert Fabrice Puela|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Gender, Family and Children: Gisèle Ndaya Luseba * Minister of External Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba * Minister of Mining: {{Ill|Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi|qid=Q125374131}}<ref name=reuters/> * Minister of Communication and the Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe * Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga * Minister of Professional Training and Crafts: {{ill|Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga|lt=Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Youth, Initiation of New Citizenship and National Cohesion: {{ill|Yves Bunkulu Zola|lt=Yves Bunkulu Zola|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Sport and Leisure: {{ill|Serge Tshembo Nkonde|lt=Serge Tshembo Nkonde|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Tourism: {{ill|Modero Nsimba Matondo|lt=Modero Nsimba Matondo|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Culture, the Arts and Heritage: {{ill|Catherine Katumbu Furaha|lt=Catherine Katumbu Furaha|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Relations with Parliament: {{ill|Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme|lt=Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme|fr||qid=}} * Minister to the President of the Republic: {{ill|Nana Manuanina Kihimba|lt=Nana Manuanina Kihimba|fr||qid=}} * Minister-delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, in charge of the Disabled and Other Vulnerable Persons: Irène Esambo Diata

There are also 11 deputy ministers. * Minister of Petroleum and Gas: Aimé Ngoy Mukena.<ref>{{Cite web|title=congo-president-joseph-kabila-names-new-government-in-shake-up|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-12-08/congo-president-joseph-kabila-names-new-government-in-shake-up|access-date=2022-02-13|website=www.bloomberg.com}}</ref> * Minister of Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Steve Mbikayi Mabuluki.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Guardian Staff|date=2021-02-16|title=Congo river disaster: at least 60 dead and hundreds missing after 'overloaded' boat sinks|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/16/congo-river-boat-sinks-deaths-missing|access-date=2022-02-13|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref>

== Second cabinet == On 24 March 2023, Nine months ahead of the general election, president Félix Tshisekedi rearranged his cabinet in order to better deal with challenges facing the country.<ref name=":0" />

The members of the second cabinet are:<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-24 |title=Félix Tshisekedi réaménage le gouvernement : Bemba, Kamerhe, Mbusa Nyamwisi, Peter Kazadi,… intègrent l’exécutif national |url=https://www.radiookapi.net/2023/03/24/actualite/politique/felix-tshisekedi-reamenage-le-gouvernement-bemba-kamerhe-mbusa |access-date=2023-07-26 |website=Radio Okapi |language=fr}}</ref>

* Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge

'''Deputy Prime Ministers''':

* Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Traditional Affairs: {{Ill|Peter Kazadi Kankonde|lt=Peter Kazadi Kankonde|fr|Peter Kazadi}} * Minister of National Defense and Veterans: Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo * Minister of National Economy: Vital Kamerhe * Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie: Apala Christophe Lutundula * Minister of Civil Service, Modernization of Administration and Innovation of Public Service: Jean-Pierre Lihau Ebua

'''Ministers of State:'''

* Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development: Ève Bazaiba Masudi * Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals: Rose Mutombo Kiese * Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works: Alexis Gizaro Muvuni * Minister for Regional Cooperation: Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi * Minister of the Budget: Aimé Boji Sangara * Minister of Portfolio: Adèle Kahinda Mayina * Minister of Planning: Judith Tuluka Tsuminwa * Minister of Town Planning and Housing: Pius Muabilu Mbayu Mukala * Minister of Rural Development: {{Interlanguage link|François Rubota Masumbuko|lt=François Rubota Masumbuko|fr|}} * Minister of Decentralization and Institutional Reforms: {{Interlanguage link|Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe|lt=Eustache Muhanzi Mubembe|fr|}} * Minister of Regional Planning: Guy Loando Mboyo

'''Other Ministers:'''

* Minister of Finance: Nicolas Kazadi * Minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention: Samuel-Roger Kamba Mulamba * Minister of Agriculture: José Mpanda Kabangu * Minister of Primary, Secondary and Technical Education (EPST): {{Interlanguage link|Tony Mwaba Kazadi|lt=Tony Mwaba Kazadi|fr|}} * Minister of Transport, Ways of Communication and Opening Up: {{Interlanguage link|Marc Ekila Likombio|lt=Marc Ekila Likombio|fr|}} * Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Welfare: {{Interlanguage link|Ndusi Ntembe Claudine|lt=Ndusi Ntembe Claudine|fr|Ndusi Ntembe}} * Minister of Fisheries and Livestock: {{Interlanguage link|Adrien Bokele Djema|lt=Adrien Bokele Djema|fr|}} * Minister of Industry: Julien Paluku Kahongya * Minister of Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises: {{Interlanguage link|Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi|lt=Désire Nzinga Bilihanzi|fr|}} * Minister of Higher and University Education (ESU): Muhindo Nzangi * Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation: {{Interlanguage link|Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga|lt=Gilbert Kabanda Kurhenga|fr|}} * Minister of Mines: {{Interlanguage link|Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi|lt=Antoinette Nsamba Kalambayi|fr|}} * Minister of Hydrocarbons: {{ill|Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|lt=Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Technologies (PTNTIC): {{ill|Augustin Kibassa Maliba Lubalala|lt=Augustin Kibassa Maliba Lubalala|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Digital: {{ill|Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele|lt=Désiré Cashmir Eberande Kolongele|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Land Affairs: Aimé Sakombi Molendo * Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity: {{ill|Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng|lt=Olivier Mwenze Mukaleng|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Foreign Trade: Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba * Minister of Human Rights: {{ill|Albert Fabrice Puela|lt=Albert Fabrice Puela|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Gender, Family and Children: {{ill|Mireille Masangu|lt=Mireille Masangu|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Tourism: {{Interlanguage link|Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|lt=Didier Mazenga Mukanzu|fr}} * Minister of Communications and Media, Government Spokesperson: Patrick Muyaya Katembwe * Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity: Modeste Mutinga Mutushayi * Minister of Vocational Training and Trades: {{ill|Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga|lt=Antoinette Kipulu Kabenga|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Youth, Initiation to New Citizenship and National Cohesion: {{ill|Yves Bunkulu Zola|lt=Yves Bunkulu Zola|fr||qid=}} * Minister of Sports and Recreation: {{Interlanguage link|Claude-François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo|lt=Claude-François Kabulo Mwana Kabulo|fr}} * Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage: {{ill|Catherine Katumbu Furaha|lt=Catherine Katumbu Furaha|fr||qid=}} * Minister for Relations with Parliament: {{ill|Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme|lt=Anne-Marie Karume Bakaneme|fr||qid=}} * Minister to the President of the Republic: {{ill|Nana Manuanina Kihimba|lt=Nana Manuanina Kihimba|fr||qid=}} * Minister Delegate to the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Actions and National Solidarity Responsible for people living with disabilities and other vulnerable people: Irène Esambo Diata

'''Deputy Ministers:'''

* Deputy Minister of the Interior, Security, Decentralization and Customary Affairs: {{Interlanguage link|Jean-Claude Molipe Mandongo|lt=Jean-Claude Molipe Mandongo|fr}} * Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: {{ill|Crispin Mbadu Phanzu|lt=Crispin Mbadu Phanzu|fr||qid=}} * Deputy Minister of Justice: Mambu Lawu Thadée * Deputy Minister of Planning: Pascal Bitiki Omana * Deputy Budget Minister: {{Interlanguage link|Elysée Bokumuamua Maposo|lt=Elysée Bokumuamua Maposo|fr}} * Deputy Minister of National Defence: {{Interlanguage link|Samuel Adubango Awotho|lt=Samuel Adubango Awotho|fr}} * Deputy Minister of Finance: {{Interlanguage link|O'Neige N'Sele Mimpa|lt=O'Neige N'Sele Mimpa|fr}} * Deputy Minister of Mines: {{Interlanguage link|Godard Motemona Gibolum|lt=Godard Motemona Gibolum|fr}} * Deputy Minister of Public Health and Prevention: Olen Obe A Nzem Serge * Deputy Minister of EPST: Aminata Namasiya Bazego * Deputy Minister of Hydrocarbons: {{Interlanguage link|Wivine Moleka|lt=Wivine Moleka|fr}} * Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication: {{Interlanguage link|Séraphine Tulugu Kutuna|lt=Séraphine Tulugu Kutuna|fr}}

== References == {{Reflist}}

== See also ==

* Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

{{Cabinets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo}}

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