The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has ended over five months of uncertainty. Despite calls to cut costs by reducing the cabinet’s size, President Tshisekedi appointed a 54-member cabinet, three less than the former 57-member cabinet. The announcement comes 10 days after a foiled coup attempt and sees the appointment of Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita as Defense Minister, crucial amidst ongoing conflict with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in the mineral-rich east. Tshisekedi, re-elected with over 70% of the vote, faced delays in forming the government due to coalition party negotiations. However, he made strides toward a working government last month when he appointed Judith Suminwa as the country’s first female prime minister and Vital Kamerhe, his ex-chief of staff who has an embezzlement conviction, as parliament speaker.
SOURCE: AL JAZEERA
