Sama Lukonde Explained

Sama Lukonde
Office:Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
President:Félix Tshisekedi
Term Start:26 April 2021
Term End:12 June 2024
Predecessor:Sylvestre Ilunga
Successor:Judith Suminwa
Birth Date:4 August 1977
Birth Place:Paris, France
Party:Future of Congo

Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge (born 4 August 1977) is a Congolese politician from the former Katanga Province who served as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2021[1] to 2024.[2] He announced his first cabinet on 12 April 2021.[3] He is a member of the Future of Congo party.

Biography

Lukonde was born on 4 August 1977, in Paris, and is an engineer by training.[4] He is the son of Stéphane Lukonde Kyenge, an important figure in the political scene of his native Katanga who was assassinated in 2001.[5]

After being active in politics as a member of the Avenir du Congo (English, Future of Congo) party, and becoming one of the youngest deputy at the National Assembly, Lukonde was named Minister of Youth, Sports, and Leisure in December 2014, during the Joseph Kabila Presidency. He served in this position for 10 months, before resigning to support his party in their opposition to Kabila's bid for a third successive term as President.

In June 2019, Lukonde became the Director-General of Gécamines: one of the largest mining companies in Africa, and the biggest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He was appointed to this position by President Félix Tshisekedi in June 2019.[6] Prior to this position, he was also deputy general administrator of the Congo National Railway Company.[7]

He was named Prime Minister by Tshisekedi in February 2021.[8] He later named his cabinet.[9] On 20 February 2024, Lukonde tendered his resignation to President Tshisikedi[10] after he decided to join the National Assembly as a member from the Kasenga Territory, having won the seat during the general election of December 2023.[11] He served as acting prime minister until the installation of a new government[12] led by former planning minister Judith Tuluka on 12 June 2024.

On August 12, 2024, Sama Lukonde Kyenge was elected president of the senate, with 84 votes out of 96.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 15 February 2021. DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new PM after power struggle. 16 February 2021. France 24. en.
  2. News: Muamba . Clément . RDC-Primature: Sama Lukonde passe officiellement le flambeau à Judith Suminwa . 12 June 2024 . Actualite.cd . 12 June 2024 . fr.
  3. Web site: 12 April 2021 . DR Congo announces formation of new government . 21 April 2021 . DW.COM . en-GB.
  4. Web site: 16 February 2021. RDC : Qui est le nouveau Premier Ministre Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge ? -. 13 April 2021. fr-FR.
  5. Web site: 17 February 2021. DRC: Tshisekedi appoints Sama Lukonde Kyenge as new PM. 16 November 2021. The Africa Report.com. en-US.
  6. Web site: AfricaNews. 15 February 2021. Tshisekedi names Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde new DRC prime minister. 30 April 2021. Africanews. en.
  7. Web site: archyde. Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde appointed Prime Minister of the DRC. 30 April 2021. en-US.
  8. Web site: 15 February 2021. Congo president names new prime minister, increases control. 16 February 2021. Daily Herald. en-US. Associated Press.
  9. Web site: archyde. 15 February 2021. Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde appointed Prime Minister of the DRC. 16 February 2021. Reuters. en-US.
  10. Web site: 20 February 2024. DR Congo PM Lukonde tenders his resignation, presidency says. 20 February 2024. Reuters. en-US. Associated Press.
  11. Web site: 22 February 2024. DR Congo government dissolved after prime minister resigns . 22 February 2024. Africanews . en-US.
  12. Web site: DR Congo government dissolved after prime minister resigns . 2024-03-24 . Africanews . 21 February 2024 . en.
  13. Web site: Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala. 2024-08-12. En RDC, Sama Lukonde Kyenge est élu à la tête du Sénat. 2024-08-12. Jeune Afrique. fr-Fr.

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