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The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sama Lukonde was appointed on 15 February 2021. [1] He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021. [2] [3] On 24 March 2023, a second cabinet was announced. [4]
The members of the first cabinet were: [5] [6]
Deputy Prime Ministers:
Ministers of State:
Other Ministers:
There are also 11 deputy ministers.
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. [4]
The members of the second cabinet are: [12]
Deputy Prime Ministers:
Ministers of State:
Other Ministers:
Deputy Ministers:
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