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National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Lower house of parliament in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Summary

Lower house of parliament in Democratic Republic of the Congo

FieldValue
nameNational Assembly
native_nameAssemblée nationale
legislature4th Legislature of the Third Republic of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
house_typeLower houseNone
(1967–2003)Lower house
(1960–1967)
foundation1960
leader1_typePresident
leader1Aimé Boji
party1UNC
election114 November 2025
leader2_type1st Vice President
leader2Jean-Claude Tshilumbayi
election224 May 2024
party2UDSP
leader3_type2nd Vice President
leader3Christophe Mboso
election324 May 2024
party3AACRD
members500
term_length5 years
structure1Democratic Republic of the Congo National Assembly post-15 December 2024 elections.svg
structure1_res300px
: {{nowrap{{Color box#00000000︙border#00000000}} *Parties with
: Carryover from 3rd legislature (16){{efnThe districts of Kwamouth, Masisi, and Rutshuru territories did not participate in the election due to ongoing armed conflict. On 5 March 2024 the Constitutional Court decided that the members of these districts from the previous legislature could fill their former seats until new elections are held in their districts.<ref>{{cite newstitleRDC : les anciens élus de Rutshuru, Masisi et Kwamouth autorisés à siéger à l’Assemblée nationaleurl=https://www.radiookapi.net/2024/03/05/actualite/politique/rdc-les-anciens-elus-de-rutshuru-masisi-et-kwamouth-autorises-siegeraccess-date=6 April 2025work=Radio Okapidate=5 March 2024language=fr}}}}}}
voting_system1Coexistence: Open list proportional representation with the largest remainder method in multi-member constituencies and first-past-the-post voting in single-member constituencies
last_election120 December 2023 (general)
15 December 2024 (special)
next_election1December 2028
session_roomPalais du peuple de la RDC.jpg
session_res300px
meeting_placePalais du Peuple
Lingwala/Kinshasa
website

(1967–2003)Lower house (1960–1967) : UDSP/TSHISEKEDI (70) : AFDC-A (35) : A/A-UCN (34) : Act and Build (26) : AAAP (22) : 2A/TDC (21) : Alliance bloc 50 (20) : MLC (19) : ENSEMBLE (18) : 4AC (17) : AACPG (16) : Alliance 2024 (15) : ANB (13) : AA/C (10) : Coalition of Democrats (10) : {{nowrap| *Parties with : Actions of the Allies of the Convention for the Republic and Democracy (9) : Alliance of Progressive Congolese and Allies (9) : Alliance for Democratic Alternation and Allies (8) : Action for National Unity (8) : Audible Actions for Good Governance (8) : Actions of Convention Allies–Unified Lumumbist Party (9) : Alliance for Values (7) : Alliance for the Triple and Allies (7) : Allied Action for the Rise of the Congo (7) : Alliance of Nationalists (7) : Alliance for the Solidarity Movement for Change (6) : Alliances of Unified and Allied Tshisekedists (6) : Avançons-MS (5) : Another Vision of Congo and Allies (5) : Alliance and Action for the Rule of Law (4) : Political and Social Forces Allied to the UDPS (4) : Christian Alternative for Congo (4) : Alliance 2025 (3) : Alternative Vital Kamerhe 2018 (3) : New Momentum (3) : Dynamique Progressive Revolutionnaire (3) : Alliance of Political Parties Allied to the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo (3) : UDPS/KIBASSA–A (2) : Alliance for the Reform of the Republic (2) : Action for the Federative Cause (2) : Alliance for the Growth and Democracy of Congo (1) : Alliance for Development Actions in Congo (1) : Leadership and Governance for Development (1) : Action by Allies Acquiring Democracy (1) : Carryover from 3rd legislature (16) 15 December 2024 (special) Lingwala/Kinshasa

The National Assembly is the lower house and main legislative political body of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of the two legislative bodies along with the Senate. The National Assembly is composed of deputies (fr. députés) who are elected by the citizens of the DRC. The deputies serve as the voice of the people and are responsible for enacting legislation, representing their constituents' interests, and overseeing the executive branch of government. The National Assembly is responsible for deliberating and passing laws that impact the nation and its citizens. It was established by the 2006 constitution, which provided for a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate. It is located at the People's Palace () in Kinshasa.

The inaugural session of the 2024–2028 National Assembly will take place 29 January 2024 with 477 provisionally elected deputies attending.

Electoral system

The National Assembly is elected every five years by universal suffrage. For the 2023 elections 484 seats of the assembly were apportioned among 179 electoral districts based on voter registration numbers. The remaining 16 seats were reserved for the districts of Kwamouth, Masisi, and Rutshuru territories which did not participate in the election due to armed conflict. The assembly as a whole will consist of 65 members elected in single member constituencies by first-past-the-post and the remaining 435 members elected in multi-member constituencies by open list.

Presidents of the National Assembly

Main article: List of Presidents of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Number of deputies for each constituency by province

The number of deputies elected from each subdivision in parentheses.

[[Bas-Uele]] (7)

  • City of Buta (1)
  • Territories of Aketi (1), Ango (1), Bambesa (1), Bondo (1), Buta (1), Poko (1)

[[Province of Équateur|Équateur]] (12)

  • City of Mbandaka (2)
  • Territories of Basankusu (2), Bikoro (2), Bolomba (2), Bomongo (1), Ingende (1), Lukolela (1), Makanza (1)

[[Haut-Katanga]] (31)

  • Cities of Lubumbashi (14), Likasi (3)
  • Territories of Kambove (3), Kasenga (2), Kipushi (3), Mitwaba (1), Pweto (2), Sakania (3)

[[Haut-Lomami]] (15)

  • City of Kamina (1)
  • Territories of Bukama (4), Kabongo (3), Kamina (1), Kaniama (2), Malemba-Nkulu (4)

[[Haut-Uele]] (11)

  • City of Isiro (1)
  • Territories of Dungu (1), Faradje (2), Niangara (1), Rungu (1), Wamba (3), Watsa (2)

[[Ituri Province|Ituri]] (28)

  • City of Bunia (2)
  • Territories of Aru (6), Djugu (7), Irumu (3), Mahagi (7), Mambasa (3)

[[Kasai Province|Kasaï]] (19)

  • City of Tshikapa (2)
  • Territories of Dekese (1), Ilebo (3), Luebo (2), Mweka (3), Tshikapa (8)

[[Kasai-Central|Kasaï Central]] (20)

  • City of Kananga (4)
  • Territories of Demba (3), Dibaya (2), Dimbelenge (3), Kazumba (4), Luiza (4)

[[Kasaï-Oriental]] (14)

  • City of Mbuji-Mayi (6)
  • Territories of Kabeya-Kamwanga (2), Katanda (1), Lupatapata (1), Miabi (2), Tshilenge (2)

[[Kinshasa]] (56)

  • Kinshasa I (Lukunga) (14), Kinshasa II (Funa) (12), Kinshasa III (Mont-Amba) (11), Kinshasa IV (Tshangu) (19)

[[Kongo Central]] (24)

  • Cities of Boma (2), Matadi (3)
  • Territories of Kasangulu (2), Kimvula (1), Lukula (2), Luozi (1), Madimba (2), Mbanza-Ngungu (4), Moanda (2), Seke-Banza (1), Songololo (2), Tshela (2)

[[Kwango]] (13)

  • City of Kenge (1)
  • Territories of Feshi (2), Kahemba (1), Kasongo-Lunda (4), Kenge (4), Popokabaka (1)

[[Kwilu Province|Kwilu]] (28)

  • Cities of Bandundu (2), Kikwit (3)
  • Territories of Bagata (3), Bulungu (5), Gungu (4), Idiofa (6), Masi-Manimba (5)

[[Lomami Province|Lomami]] (16)

  • Cities of Kabinda (1), Mwene-Ditu (1)
  • Territories of Kabinda (3), Kamiji (1), Lubao (3), Luilu (4), Ngandajika (3)

[[Lualaba Province|Lualaba]] (13)

  • City of Kolwezi (3)
  • Territories of Dilolo (2), Kapanga (1), Lubudi (3), Mutshatsha (3), Sandoa (1)

[[Mai-Ndombe Province|Mai-Ndombe]] (12)

  • City of Inongo (1)
  • Territories of Bolobo (1), Inongo (2), Kiri (1), Kutu (3), Kwamouth (1), Mushie (1), Oshwe (1), Yumbi (1)

[[Maniema]] (12)

  • City of Kindu (1)
  • Territories of Kabambare (2), Kailo (1), Kasongo (3), Kibombo (1), Lubutu (1), Pangi (2), Punia (1)

[[Mongala]] (11)

  • City of Lisala (1)
  • Territories of Bongandanga (3), Bumba (4), Lisala (3)

[[Nord-Kivu]] (47)

  • Cities of Beni (2), Butembo (4), Goma (4)
  • Territories of Beni (8), Lubero (9), Masisi (8), Nyiragongo (2), Rutshuru (7), Walikale (3)

[[Nord-Ubangi]] (9)

  • City of Gbadolite (1)
  • Territories of Bosobolo (2), Businga (3), Mobayi-Mbongo (1), Yakoma (2)

[[Sankuru]] (14)

  • Cities of Lumumbaville (1), Lusambo (1)
  • Territories of Katako-Kombe (3), Kole (2), Lodja (4), Lomela (1), Lubefu (1), Lusambo (1)

[[Sud-Kivu]] (32)

  • City of Bukavu (5)
  • Territories of Fizi (4), Idjwi (2), Kabare (4), Kalehe (4), Mwenga (3), Shabunda (2), Uvira (4), Walungu (4)

[[Sud-Ubangi]] (16)

  • Cities of Gemena (1), Zongo (1)
  • Territories of Budjala (3), Gemena (5), Kungu (4), Libenge (2)

[[Tanganyika Province|Tanganyika]] (14)

  • City of Kalemie (2)
  • Territories of Kabalo (1), Kalemie (2), Kongolo (3), Manono (2), Moba (3), Nyunzu (1)

[[Tshopo]] (17)

  • City of Kisangani (6)
  • Territories of Bafwasende (1), Banalia (1), Basoko (2), Isangi (3), Opala (1), Ubundu (2), Yahuma (1)

[[Tshuapa]] (9)

  • City of Boende (1)
  • Territories of Befale (1), Boende (1), Bokungu (2), Djolu (1), Ikela (2), Monkoto (1)

Historical composition

By Coalition

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By Party/political grouping

File:Democratic Republic of the Congo National Assembly 2023.svg|2023 general election–15 December 2024 special elections File:Democratic Republic of the Congo National Assembly post-15 December 2024 elections.svg|post-15 December 2024 special elections

Notes

References

References

  1. (14 November 2025). "RDC:Aimé Boji Sangara prend les commandes de l’Assemblée nationale sous le signe du devoir et de l’unité nationale". PyramideActu.net.
  2. (24 May 2024). "Ass Nat : Après remise et reprise, Vital Kamerhe annonce la première réunion du bureau ce même vendredi". 7sur7.
  3. (5 March 2024). "RDC : les anciens élus de Rutshuru, Masisi et Kwamouth autorisés à siéger à l’Assemblée nationale". [[Radio Okapi]].
  4. (4 April 2025). "Communique de presse N° 009/CENI/2025".
  5. (2006-09-22). "DR Congo: New National Assembly is inaugurated – Democratic Republic of the Congo {{!}} ReliefWeb".
  6. (2006). "International Election Observation Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo 2006".
  7. "Congo (Democratic Republic of the)'s Constitution of 2005 with Amendments through 2011".
  8. United Nations Web Services Section. (2007-01-27). "Address to the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Kinshasa on 27 January".
  9. (29 January 2024). "RDC: la nouvelle Assemblée fait sa rentrée parlementaire avec quelques incertitudes". [[Radio France Internationale.
  10. Tabulated from the lists of candidates for the National Assembly available at the [[Independent National Electoral Commission (Democratic Republic of the Congo). CENI]] [https://www.ceni.cd website] {{Webarchive. link. (5 January 2024 . See for example the list of [https://www.ceni.cd/sites/default/files/2023-10/CENI%20RDC%20-%20Liste%20Definitive%20Deputation%20Nationale%202023%20-%20SANKURU.pdf national deputy candidates of Sankuru province].)
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