Inauguration day: Outgoing president Joseph Kabila, left, and successor Felix Tshisekedi mark DR Congo's first-ever peaceful transition of power. Kabila still overshadows the national political scene, wielding clout acquired during 18 years in officeLUBUMBASHI (DR CONGO) - DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday named a government veteran, Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, as the next prime minister, a move that came nearly four months after his inauguration. Ilunga Ilunkamba was appointed under "the political agreement" between Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila "regarding the creation of a coalition government," presidential spokesman Kasongo Mwema Yamba Yamba said. Illunga Ilunkamba, whose government career spans decades, replaces Bruno Tshibala, who had been appointed by Kabila in 2017. In the December 30 election, Katumbi backed Martin Fayulu, another wealthy businessman, who claims he was denied victory thanks to a back-room deal between Kabila and Tshisekedi.

Source: Bangkok Post May 20, 2019 16:30 UTC