Congo Names First Female Prime Minister Amid Eastern Violence

Judith Suminwa Tuluka's historic appointment comes as the nation grapples with a worsening humanitarian crisis in its eastern regions.

Judith Suminwa Tuluka has been appointed as the Democratic Republic of Congo's first female prime minister by President Felix Tshisekedi, marking a significant step towards forming a new government.
The appointment comes amid escalating violence in the country's mineral-rich eastern region, which has displaced over 7 million people and involves more than 120 armed groups.
Tuluka, a former planning minister and economist, pledges to work towards peace and development, acknowledging the immense challenges facing the nation.
The United States has urged Congo and Rwanda to de-escalate tensions, with accusations of Rwanda providing military support to the rebel group M23, which has made significant territorial gains.
The appointment follows Tshisekedi's reelection to a second five-year term in December, after which he began the search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly.