National Assembly: 2025 budget execution bill deemed admissible, Economic and Finance Committee has seven days to submit its report

National Assembly members deemed admissible the 2025 budget execution bill presented by Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde during the October 28 plenary session. Following a procedural motion by MP Patrick Matata, no general debate took place; the bill was referred to the Economic, Financial and Budgetary Control Committee, which has seven days to submit its report. The minister cited revenue losses resulting from the AFC/M23 rebellion’s occupation of Goma and Bukavu, which he said was supported by Rwanda, as well as reduced or suspended assistance from some international donors. The state continued aid for displaced people and conflict-affected communities while maintaining funding for essential social services.