DRC: Matadi to Host 14th Governors’ Conference from December 15 to 19, 2026

Matadi, the capital of Kongo Central, will host the DRC’s 14th Governors’ Conference from December 15 to 19, 2026, under a presidential ordinance announced on RTNC on October 27. The meeting’s theme is territorial governance and institutional reform as pillars of stability, economic development and state renewal. The conference brings together the central government and provincial governments to coordinate their work and offer advice on national policies and legislation. Félix Tshisekedi has selected Kananga, capital of Kasaï Central, to host the session after Matadi.