President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has unveiled a new government, reaffirming Judith Suminwa Tuluka as Prime Minister and signaling a push toward national unity and structural reform.
The reshuffle, announced on August 7, 2025, introduces new faces while retaining key figures from the previous administration, dubbed “Suminwa I.”
Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner continues as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Francophonie, and Diaspora.
Her recent involvement in peace efforts alongside the United States, Qatar, and Rwanda highlights her growing influence in regional diplomacy. She is expected to continue leading DRC’s international engagement and further its diplomatic presence, especially amid continued tensions in the east.
The new cabinet, known as “Suminwa II,” comprises 53 members, including six deputy prime ministers and twelve ministers of state.
Key appointments include Jacquemain Shabani as Deputy Prime Minister for Interior, Security, Decentralization, and Customary Affairs, and Jean-Pierre Bemba as Deputy Prime Minister for Transport and Communication.
Guy Kabombo Mwadimvita now leads the Ministry of Defense, while Daniel Mukoko takes over Economy, and Adolphe Muzito assumes responsibility for the Budget.
Notably, the reshuffle introduces opposition figures such as Muzito, a critic of the regime now working from within. However, no members from Martin Fayulu’s ECIDé party were appointed, despite previous signs of reconciliation.
Similarly, parties like Joseph Kabila’s PPRD and Moïse Katumbi’s Ensemble remain excluded, with the government accusing them of collaborating with hostile forces.
Other prominent figures include Jean-Pierre Lihau, who remains in charge of Public Service and Administrative Modernization, and Patrick Muyaya, who continues as Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson.
The cabinet also features delegated and vice-ministers to ensure coordination across key areas such as health, education, environment, and economic reform.
A formal roadmap outlining the administration’s strategic priorities, ranging from national security and diplomacy to economic development and governance reform, is expected in the coming days.
