The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed a former minister, Judith Tuluka, as the country’s first-ever female prime minister.
Tuluka, a former planning minister, replaces Sama Lukonde, who resigned in February.
Her appointment follows a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly, a key step before a prime minister could be named and a government formed.
The ruling Union for Democracy and Social Progress party secured the majority position, beating the other 44 parties.
Tuluka is expected to name a new cabinet in the coming weeks.
