National Assembly: Judith Suminwa presents 2027 finance bill worth $24.8 billion

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly began reviewing the 2027 finance bill on October 29, presented by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka. Balanced at 56.39 trillion Congolese francs, or $24.8 billion, the budget prioritizes security, job creation, infrastructure and improved living conditions. Part of the government’s 2024–2028 action program, it also aims to strengthen social services, governance and public revenue collection amid ongoing insecurity and humanitarian needs. Of 94 requests to speak from lawmakers, 38 interventions had been delivered at the time of publication.