Posted 2/20/2024, 7:53:00 PM
Congolese Prime Minister Resigns After Election to Parliament
- Congolese Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde resigned on Tuesday to focus on his parliamentary duties.
- Lukonde was elected to parliament on December 20, 2023 and had to choose between remaining an MP or prime minister.
- 39 ministers were recently elected to parliament and face the same choice as Lukonde.
- President Félix Tshisekedi is forming a new government for his second term.
- Tshisekedi is expected to face less opposition with over 400 of 500 National Assembly seats.
