As part of political developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo, an unexpected decision fell: Prime Minister Sama Lukonde presented his letter of resignation to President Félix Tshisekedi. This announcement took everyone by surprise, as the Prime Minister had just seen his mandate as national deputy validated.
Elected deputy for Kasenga, Sama Lukonde chose to concentrate on his parliamentary role, leaving behind the post of Prime Minister and taking the entire government team with him. This resignation marks the end of a tumultuous period, after the advent of the Sacred Union and the dissolution of the FCC-CACH coalition.
Jean Michel Sama Lukonde, only 43 years old when he was appointed Prime Minister in February 2021, will be remembered for his relatively short but intense mandate. His time at the head of government lasted 3 years and 5 days, during which he attended 125 councils of ministers. His decision to withdraw from office raises major questions about the country’s next political steps.
This resignation opens a new page in Congolese political history, marking the beginning of a period of transition and changes to come. Upcoming government appointments and decisions will be closely scrutinized as the country seeks to stabilize and move forward into a new era. Let’s stay tuned to follow the evolution of this political situation in the DRC.
To find out more about the behind the scenes of this resignation and the reactions of political actors, I invite you to consult the following articles:
1. [Article on the resignation of Sama Lukonde](link1)
2. [Reactions following the resignation of the Prime Minister](link2)
3. [Analysis of political issues in the DRC](link3)
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