UN General Assembly: Félix Tshisekedi mandates Judith Suminwa to represent the DRC in New York

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 20, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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UN General Assembly: Félix Tshisekedi mandates Judith Suminwa to represent the DRC in New York

Nearly 130 heads of state and government will gather in New York for the UN General Assembly High-Level Week from September 22 to 28, 2026. Félix Tshisekedi has mandated Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo, marking a change in the country's representation. Judith Suminwa will participate in high-level discussions and advocate for the DRC's interests on international issues such as peace, security, and sustainable development.

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