2019 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Events in the year 2019 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Incumbents

President: Joseph Kabila (until 24 January) Félix Tshisekedi (since 24 January) Prime Minister: Bruno Tshibala (until 7 September) Sylvestre Ilunga (since 7 September)

Events January January 10 – The Independent National Electoral Commission declares that Félix Tshisekedi is the victor of the 30 December 2018 general election. January 20 – The Constitutional Court rejects an appeal by Martin Fayulu challenging the result of the election. January 24 – Tshisekedi is inaugurated as the 5th President of the DRC.

Deaths

1 January – Raymond Ramazani Baya, politician, Foreign Minister and Ambassador to France (b. 1943). 26 January – Ndaye Mulamba, footballer (b. 1948).RDC: Héros des Léopards, Pierre Ndaye Mulamba n'est plus! 19 February – Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi, politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-President (b. 1933).Abdoulaye Yerodia Ndombasi est décédé ce mardi à l’hôpital du cinquantenaire

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