Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde

politician of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge (born 1978) is a Congolese politician. He has been the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 15 February 2021 until 12 June 2024.[1] He came into office the day of the tragic 2021 Congo River disaster.

He was named Prime Minister by President Félix Tshisekedi in February 2021.[2][3]

On August 12, 2024, Sama Lukonde Kyenge was elected president of the senate, with 84 votes out of 96.[4]

References

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  1. "DR Congo's Tshisekedi names new PM after power struggle". France 24. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  2. Press, Associated (2021-02-15). "Congo president names new prime minister, increases control". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  3. archyde (2021-02-15). "Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde appointed Prime Minister of the DRC". Archyde. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
  4. Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala (2024-08-12). "En RDC, Sama Lukonde Kyenge est élu à la tête du Sénat". Jeune Afrique (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-12.