đ° Intelligence Brief | DRC President FĂ©lix Tshisekediâs Suminwa II Cabinet â Opposition Figures Join as Kayikwamba Retained in Foreign Affairs
Ujasusi Blogâs Great Lakes Region Monitoring Team | 10 August 2025 | 0035 BST
1ïžâŁ Executive Overview
On 8 August 2025, President FĂ©lix Tshisekedi unveiled the Suminwa II cabinet, combining continuity with political outreach. Over 90% of previous ministers were retained, but the inclusion of opposition figuresâmost notably former Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito as Vice Prime Minister in charge of the Budgetâsignals a deliberate effort to consolidate support in regions still firmly under government control.
In a parallel move of strategic stability, ThĂ©rĂšse Kayikwamba Wagner remains as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Francophonie, and Diaspora, ensuring uninterrupted leadership in the DRCâs diplomacy.
2ïžâŁ Strategic Continuity in Foreign Affairs đ
Kayikwamba Wagnerâs reappointment preserves institutional knowledge at a crucial juncture. She played a central role in the Washington-brokered peace agreement signed on 27 June 2025 between the DRC and Rwanda, mediated by the United States and Qatar.
The agreement called for a phased withdrawal of Rwandan forces from eastern DRC, disarmament of armed groups, and the creation of a regional economic cooperation framework.
Kayikwamba Wagner also continues to lead the DRCâs engagement with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and to expand ties with the Congolese diaspora.
3ïžâŁ Cabinet Composition & Notable Appointments đïž
Opposition Inclusion: Adolphe Muzito as Vice Prime Minister for Budget marks a significant outreach to political rivals.
Security Leadership: Guy Kabombo Mwadimvita is appointed Minister of Defence; Jacquemain Shabani takes over Interior, Security, Decentralisation, and Customary Affairs.
Key Retentions: Jean-Pierre Bemba becomes Deputy PM for Transport and Communication; Patrick Muyaya continues as Minister of Communication and Government Spokesperson.
Economic Portfolios: Daniel Mukoko heads Economy; Doudou Fwamba becomes Finance Minister.