Democratic Republic of the Congo
State · Capital: Kinshasa
Country in Central Africa; once King Leopold II's Congo Free State and then the Belgian Congo, independent in 1960. Known as Zaire under Mobutu.
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Office holders on October 14, 2026
Offices
| Office | Holders | Years |
|---|---|---|
| President | 6 | 1960–present |
| Prime Minister | 17 | 1960–present |
Relations
- Member of United Nations (1960–)
- Successor of Belgian Congo (1960–)
- Parties and groups: Union for Democracy and Social Progress, People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy
Eras
Decolonisation of Africa (1951–1975)
Events around October 14, 2026
2022-03-27
2022-03-27
2023-12-20 - 2023-12-20
2025-01-25
2025-02-05
2025 Bukavu offensive
also: Rwanda, Burundi
2025-06-27