DRC: Judith Suminwa submits a 2027 budget proposal of 24.8 billion USD

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: Judith Suminwa submits a 2027 budget proposal of 24.8 billion USD

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka submitted the 2027 budget bill, valued at 24.8 billion USD, to the National Assembly on September 15, 2026. This budget focuses on security, defense, agriculture, and infrastructure, aiming to support the return of peace, particularly in Eastern DRC. It also allocates funds for elections and the national dialogue convened by the President.

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