Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde has tendered his resignation, as announced in a video shared on the presidency’s social media channels late Tuesday.
President Felix Tshisekedi has accepted Lukonde’s resignation, according to a statement from the president’s office reported by Reuters.
The statement further noted that President Tshisekedi has instructed Lukonde’s government to continue its duties until a new government is formed.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the prime minister heads the government.
Following his resignation, Lukonde will transition to legislative duties after being elected to parliament in the country’s general elections last December.
Lukonde assumed the role of prime minister in 2021, succeeding former Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba, who stepped down following a vote of no confidence from legislators against him and his government.