DRC Plans New System to Track Government Delivery

The Democratic Republic of Congo will now hold Cabinet meetings twice a month as President Félix Tshisekedi moves to give ministers more time to implement decisions already taken, according to a local report.

The change was announced during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers. Since Tshisekedi came to power, Cabinet meetings had generally been held every week, except on public holidays, as part of regular monitoring of government files and the implementation of the Government Action Programme.

Under the new arrangement, government members are expected to spend more time executing decisions, responding to public concerns, and improving the effectiveness of state action across the country. Tshisekedi also called on ministers to show greater diligence, responsibility, and efficiency in carrying out their duties.

A strengthened monitoring and evaluation mechanism is also being introduced to assess progress across ministries and measure results in different sectors. The move signals a shift from frequent deliberation toward closer tracking of delivery and implementation.

The Cabinet meeting also addressed international human rights missions in the DRC. Prime Minister Judith Suminwa welcomed the ongoing work of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, whose Resolution 643 condemns serious and massive human rights violations and international crimes in the country.

The government also discussed the UN-backed inquiry into abuses in eastern Congo. The UN Human Rights Council commission of inquiry is mandated to investigate alleged violations and abuses in North Kivu and South Kivu linked to the latest escalation of hostilities.

Suminwa said experts from the commission are expected in Kinshasa on June 7, 2026, before continuing their work in Goma after a week in the capital. She instructed the ministers responsible for human rights and interior affairs to ensure a secure environment and smooth coordination with national authorities.

She also asked the budget and finance ministers to make the necessary operational resources available for the teams supporting the mission.