Following the thwarting of an attempted coup by the Congolese military, the appointment of the new cabinet underlines that the country will not be diverted from its chosen path. The new government's mission will be to consolidate the achievements of Tshisekedi's first term, diversify the Congolese economy, create security in the east, and speed up civil service reforms. The challenges are enormous, but under Tshisekedi's leadership, the Congolese can overcome them.

The East African

That the new government was only now able to form a new cabinet is indicative of the DRC's political challenges after Tshisekedi's re-election was marred by irregularities and violence. Already in his first term, he failed to capitalize on the country's vast natural resources to improve the livelihoods of the impoverished population, while the conflict in the east continues to rage. Despite a new cabinet, it is questionable whether Kinshasa will finally establish peace and stability.