Judith Suminwa Tuluka became the first female Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on April 1. President Felix Tshisekedi appointed her as the PM.
Key highlights
- Judith Tuluka was the Planning Minister of the country, which is facing severe violence in the miner-rich east region.
- The conflict caused the displacement of over 7 million people.
- A prominent rebel group, M23, captured major territories in the country.
- The president blames neighbouring Rwanda for violence and support for rebels.
About the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- It is a country located in Central Africa and is the second largest by land area in Africa.
- Kinshasa is the capital of the DRC.
- It was a Belgian colony and gained independence in 1960.
- It has an abundance of natural resources.
India-Congo relationship
- India has always maintained a cordial relationship with the country.
- It was among the first countries to establish a diplomatic mission in the DRC.
- India helped the DRC counter the rebellion in Katanga during 1960-62 by sending Gurkha troops.
