Political Economy Summary
Capital | Kinshasa |
Independence | 30 June 1960 |
Head of State | H.E. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo |
Head of Government | P.M. Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Christophe Lutundula Apala |
Minister of Finance | Nicolas Kazadi |
Central Bank Governor | Malangu Kabedi-Mbuyi |
Next National Elections Date | Dec 2023 |
Government Website | https://www.primature.cd/public/ |
Parliament Website | http://www.senat.cd/ |
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Click on a thumbnail below to view the latest PESA Policy Dialogues on issues relating to the DRC.
The Congolese coat arms has changed several times since 1997. The current one was introduced in 2006 and depicts a leopard head, surrounded by an elephant tusk to the left and a spear to the right. Below are the three words which make up the national motto: Justice, Paix, Travail which means “Justice, Peace, Work” in French. The current coat of arms was adopted by President Joseph Kabila on 18 February 2006.
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