Kinshasa, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today carried out a government reshuffle as the Central African country faces a mounting security crisis in its eastern region.
Presidential spokesperson Tina Salama said on national television that the new cabinet was formed after nationwide consultations to ensure efficiency, credibility, as well as political, geographical and sociocultural balance through "an inclusive government."
Although initially announced as streamlined, the new government comprises 54 members -- only one fewer than the previous cabinet formed in May 2024 -- including six vice prime ministers, 12 state ministers, 24 ministers, five ministerial delegates and six vice ministers. Judith Suminwa Tulu...