Antoine Gizenga cabinet explained

The Antoine Gizenga cabinet consisted of the Ministers of State, Ministers and Deputy Ministers appointed by Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Gizenga was Prime Minister from 30 December 2006 to 10 October 2008.His first cabinet was appointed on 5 February 2007, with 59 members. A new government was announced on 25 November 2007, with its size reduced to 44 ministers.

First cabinet

The Ministers of State and Ministers appointed on 5 February 2007 were:[1]

Ministers of State

Position Officeholder
Minister of State for AgricultureNzanga Mobutu
Denis Kalume
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi
Minister of State for Higher Education and UniversitySylvain Ngabu Chumbu
Minister of State for Infrastructure Public Works and ReconstructionPierre Lumbi Okongo
Minister of State to the President of the RepublicNkulu Mitumba Kilombo

Ministers

Position Officeholder Notes
Minister to the Prime MinisterGodfrey Mayobo Mpwene Ngantien
Minister of National Defence and Veterans AffairsChikez Diemu
Minister of JusticeGeorges Minsay Booka
Minister of Planning Olivier Kamitatu Etsu
Minister of Regional IntegrationIgnace Gata Mavinga
Minister of Finance Athanase Matenda Kyelu
Budget MinisterAdolphe Muzito
Portfolio Minister Ms Jeannine Mabunda Lioko
Minister of National EconomySylvain Joel Bifwila Tchamwala
Minister of Information Press and National CommunicationToussaint Tshilombo Send
Minister of IndustrySimon Mboso Kiamputu
Foreign Trade Appointed 6 February 2007, but did not attend the opening of government – Ilunga's existence is disputed
From 28 May 2007[2]
Women's Affairs
Minister of Small and Medium EnterprisesJean François Ekofo Panzoko
Remy Henri Kuseyo Gatanga
Minister of Rural DevelopmentCharles Mwando Nsimba
Minister of Primary Secondary and Vocational EducationMaker Mwangu Famba
Sylvanus Mushi Bonane
Victor Makwenge Kaput
Minister of Mines Martin Kabwelulu Labilo
Minister of Energy Solomon Banamuhere Baliene
Lambert Mende Omalanga
Minister of Labour and Social WelfareMarie-Ange Lukiana Mufwankolo
Minister of Public Service Zéphyrin Diambu Mutu-di-Lusala Nieva
Minister of Social Affairs and National SolidarityMartin Bitijula Mahimba
Minister of WomenPhilomena Omatuku Atshakawo Akatshi
Minister of Youth and Sports Pardonne Kaliba Mulanga
Minister of Land AffairsLiliane Pande Muaba
Minister of Planning and habitatLawrence M Simon Ikenga Lisambola
Postmaster Telephones and TelecommunicationsKyamusoke Bamusulanga Nta-Bote
Minister of Environment Didace Pembe Bokiaga
Minister of TourismKakule Mbahingana Elias
Minister of Culture and the ArtsMarcel Malenso Ndodila
Human Rights MinisterEugene Lokwa Ilwaloma
Minister of Humanitarian AffairsJean-Claude Muyambo Kyassa

Second cabinet

The Ministers of State and Ministers appointed on 25 November 2007 were:[3]

Ministers of State

Position Officeholder
Agriculture
Minister of State to the President of the Republic

Ministers

Position Officeholder
Minister to the Prime Minister Godefroid Mayobo Mpwene Ngantien
Budget Adolphe Muzito
Communications and MediaEmile Bongeli
Culture and Arts Esdras Kambale Baekwa
Energy Salomon Banamuhere Baliene
Environment, Conservation and Tourism José Endundu
Finance Athanase Matenda Kyelu
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi
Gender, Family and Children Philomène Omatuku Atshakawo Akatshi
Higher Education, Universities and Scientific Research Léonard Masuga Rugamira
Hydrocarbons Lambert Mende Omalanga
Industry and Small and Medium Enterprises Simon Mboso Kiamputu
Infrastructure, Public Works and Reconstruction Pierre Lumbi Okongo
Justice and Human Rights Mutombo Bakafwa Nsenda
Labor Marie Ange Lukiana Mufwankol
Land Edouard Kabukapua Bitanga
Mines Martin Kabwelulu Labilo
National Defencse and Veterans Chikez Diemu
National Economy and Commerce André Philippe Futa
Parliamentary Relations Adolphe Lumanu Mulenda Bwana Sefu
Planning Olivier Kamitatu Etsu
Portfolio Jeannine Mabunda Mudiay Lioko
Post, Telephones and Telecommunications Louise Munga Mesozi
Primary, Secondary and Vocational Education Maker Mwangu Famba
Public Health Victor Makwenge Kaput
Public Service Laurent-Simon Ikenge Lisambola
Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity Jean-Claude Muyambo Kyassa
Transport and Communication Routes Charles Mwando Nsimba
Urban Affairs and Habitat Sylvain Ngabu Chumbu
Youth and sports Willy Bokonga

Deputy ministers

Position Officeholder
InteriorJoseph-Davel Mpango Okundo
Foreign affairsIgnace Gata
Congolese abroadColette Tshomba Ntundu
National Defense and veterans
Human rightsClaude Bizibuye Nyamugabo
FinanceCésar Lubamba Ngimbi
BudgetCélestin Mbuyu Kabango
Public worksGervais Nturumenyerwa Kimonyo
MinesVictor Kasongo Shomary
Rural developmentXavier Bonane Ya Ngazi
Scientific researchRugabishe Nsenginyumva
Vocational trainingArthur Sedea Ngama Zabusu

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Publication de la liste des membres du gouvernement Gizenga 1 . Digital Congo . 6 February 2007 . 17 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110930123044/http://digitalcongo.net/article/40867 . 30 September 2011 . dead .
  2. Web site: Le gouvernement Gizenga affiche complet : le ministre du Commerce extérieur a été nommé lundi . 29 May 2007 . 18 November 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070930155628/http://www.digitalcongo.net/article/44001 . 30 September 2007 . dead .
  3. Web site: "Gizenga II" pourrait-il réussir là où "Gizenga I" a déçu faute . https://archive.today/20130105161218/http://fr.groups.yahoo.com/group/Congo-Experts/message/3266 . dead . 5 January 2013 . Paulin Kamate . 28 November 2007 . 20 November 2011.