Congo Appoints First Female Prime Minister Amid Rising Violence in Eastern Region
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Judith Suminwa Tuluka appointed as Congo's first female Prime Minister. |
| Appointed by | President Felix Tshisekedi. |
| Key Reason for Appointment | Fulfills a campaign promise amid worsening violence in the eastern region. |
| Eastern Region Crisis | - Displaced: Over 7 million people (UN). |
| - Armed Groups: More than 120. | |
| - Resources: Gold and other minerals. | |
| - Violence: Mass killings. | |
| Peacekeepers | - Regional and UN peacekeepers asked to withdraw. |
| - Accusation: Failed to resolve conflict. | |
| - Current Situation: Violence worsens. | |
| Rebel Group M23 | - Significant territorial gains in the east. |
| - Contributed to increased violence and displacement. | |
| Tensions with Rwanda | - Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels. |
| - Rwanda denies the claim. | |
| - UN experts: Substantial evidence of Rwandan forces in Congo. | |
| - US stance: Urges both countries to avoid war. | |
| Prime Minister's Agenda | - Focus: Peace and development. |
| - Challenge: Forming a new government may take months. | |
| Exam-Ready Facts | - Congo Capital: Kinshasa. |
| - Official Language: French. | |
| - Currency: Congolese Franc. | |
| - President: Felix Tshisekedi. |