President Félix Tshisekedi today convened the first meeting of his newly appointed Cabinet, aiming to set the administration’s priorities despite mounting domestic and international criticism over governance failures and security setbacks in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
In his opening address, Tshisekedi outlined his vision for the government and emphasized urgent reforms across governance, security, and development sectors.
Ministers then received briefings on key national challenges, including territorial administration, education, and the deteriorating security situation.
The Cabinet reviewed reports assessing local governance structures and identifying reforms to improve public service delivery.
Security briefings focused on ongoing operations in the eastern provinces, where the government has faced humiliating defeats and loss of control to armed groups; a situation that has drawn criticism domestically and from international partners concerned about stability in the region.
Education was also on the agenda, with officials presenting preliminary results of the 2025 State Examination, highlighting nationwide performance gaps that require immediate attention.
This inaugural meeting comes at a critical juncture for Tshisekedi’s government, which is under intense scrutiny for failing to maintain authority in parts of the east while also facing rising public frustration over broader governance and development challenges.
The deliberations underscored the administration’s intent to address these issues, though observers caution that reversing the country’s security and political setbacks will require swift and decisive action.