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List of prime ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

List of prime ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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This is a list of prime ministers[lower-alpha 2] of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly the Republic of the Congo and Zaire) since the country's independence in 1960.

Not to be confused with List of prime ministers of the Republic of the Congo.

The current Prime Minister is Judith Tuluka, since 1 April 2024.

List of officeholders

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

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Timeline

Judith TulukaSama LukondeSylvestre IlungaBruno TshibalaSamy BadibangaMatata Ponyo MaponLouis Alphonse KoyagialoAdolphe MuzitoLikulia BolongoFaustin BirindwaBernardin Mungul DiakaÉtienne TshisekediMulumba LukojiLunda BululuJules Fontaine SambwaMabi MulumbaLéon Kengo wa DondoN'Singa UdjuuJean Nguza Karl-i-BondAndré Bo-Boliko LokongaMpinga KasendaLéonard MulambaÉvariste KimbaMoïse TshombeCyrille AdoulaAntoine GizengaJustin Marie BombokoAlbert NdeleJoseph IléoPatrice Lumumba

Rank by time in office

See also

Notes

  1. After Law No. 90-002 of 5 July 1990 was promulgated, the position of "First State Commissioner" was replaced with "Prime Minister." See Articles 94–98 of the Constitution of Zaire (as amended by Law No. 90-002) for details. Source
  2. The office of Prime Minister was styled as Chairman of the College of Commissioners-General in 1960–1961 and as First State Commissioner in 1977–1990[lower-alpha 1]
  3. Prime Minister of the Free Republic of the Congo, in rebellion at Stanleyville, during the Congo Crisis.[1]
  4. Chief of Staff since October 1964, until named Prime Minister after coup of 25 November 1965. Removed from premiership 26 October 1966, following pressure from army high command. Mobutu became head of government as well as head of state. Born Kasaï 1930, Joined Force publique 1949, Sergeant Major by 1960, quickly became an officer. 1962 assigned to command the 3rd Groupement at Kisangani. 'Gained international fame for.. defence of Bukavu and for conducting one of the most decisive battles of the 1964 north-east revolution. When Kisangani was recaptured from rebel forces in 1964 he was named military governor of the entire northeastern region.' 'General Mulamba has always enjoyed great popularity with the troops. He is known for his straightforward approach to problems. He has a sizeable farm outside Kinshasa to which, he has said, he would like to retire some day.' (Sydney Taylor, The New Africans, 1967, p.102)
  5. Fled into exile while on a private visit to Belgium.[3]
  6. Resigned after the military riots in Kinshasa, during the 1991 Zaire unrest.[5][6]
  7. Deposed in the First Congo War.

References

  1. [1]
    James, Alan (1996). Britain and the Congo Crisis, 1960–63 (illustrated ed.). Springer. pp. xix. ISBN 9781349245284.
  2. [2]
    "Mobutu Appoints a Prime Minister". New York Times. Reuters. 7 July 1977. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  3. [3]
    "Around the World; Zaire's Premier Resigns; Party Calls Him 'Cowardly'". New York Times. UPI. 18 April 1981. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. [4]
    "AROUND THE WORLD; Ex-Official Is Appointed Prime Minister of Zaire". New York Times. Reuters. 24 April 1981. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  5. [5]
    "Thousands of Troops on Rampage Of Looting and Violence in Zaire". New York Times. Associated Press. 24 September 1991. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. [6]
    Rone Tempest and Scott Kraft (27 September 1991). "Riots, Anarchy in Zaire Bring Devastation". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  7. [7]
    Kenneth B. Noble (30 September 1991). "Zaire's Dictator Agrees to Share Power With Foe". New York Times. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  8. [8]
    Howard W. French (10 April 1997). "Mobutu Imposes Military Rule in Zaire". New York Times. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
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