National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
National Assembly Assemblée nationale | |
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| 3rd Legislature of the Third Republic of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Leadership | |
Christophe Mboso N'Kodia Pwanga since 3 February 2021 | |
Vice President André Mbata Betukumesu Mangu[1] | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 500 |
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Political groups | Government (391)
Opposition (109)
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Length of term | 5 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 30 December 2018 |
Next election | 20 December 2023 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Palais du Peuple Lingwala/Kinshasa | |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
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| United Nations Mission |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo portal |
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.[2][3][4] It was established by the 2006 constitution, which provided for a bicameral parliament consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate.[5] It is located at the People's Palace (French: Palais du Peuple) in Kinshasa.
The most recent National Assembly was sworn in on January 28, 2019.[6][7][8]
Electoral system[edit]
The National Assembly is elected every five years by universal suffrage. For the 2018 elections the 500 seats of the assembly were apportioned among 181 electoral districts based on voter registration numbers.[9] This resulted in 62 members elected in single member constituencies by first-past-the-post and the remaining 438 members elected in multi-member constituencies by open list.[10]
Presidents of the National Assembly[edit]
Number of deputies for each constituency by province[edit]
The number of deputies elected from each subdivision in parenthesis.[11]
Bas-Uele (7)[edit]
Équateur (12)[edit]
- City of Mbandaka (2)
- Territories of Basankusu (2), Bikoro (2), Bolomba (2), Bomongo (1), Ingende (1), Lukolela (1), Makanza (1)
Haut-Katanga (30)[edit]
- Cities of Lubumbashi (15), Likasi (3)
- Territories of Kambove (2), Kasenga (2), Kipushi (2), Mitwaba (1), Pweto (3), Sakania (2)
Haut-Lomami (16)[edit]
- City of Kamina (1)
- Territories of Bukama (4), Kabongo (3), Kamina (2), Kaniama (2), Malemba-Nkulu (4)
Haut-Uele (11)[edit]
- City of Isiro (1)
- Territories of Dungu (1), Faradje (2), Niangara (1), Rungu (1), Wamba (3), Watsa (2)
Ituri (28)[edit]
Kasaï (19)[edit]
Kasaï Central (19)[edit]
Kasaï-Oriental (14)[edit]
- City of Mbuji-Mayi (6)
- Territories of Kabeya-Kamwanga (1), Katanda (2), Lupatapata (1), Miabi (2), Tshilenge (2)
Kinshasa (55)[edit]
- Kinshasa I (Lukunga) (14), Kinshasa II (Funa) (12), Kinshasa III (Mont-Amba) (11), Kinshasa IV (Tshangu) (18)
Kongo Central (24)[edit]
- 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 (12)[edit]
- City of Kenge (1)
- Territories of Feshi (2), Kahemba (1), Kasongo-Lunda (4), Kenge (3), Popokabaka (1)
Kwilu (29)[edit]
- Cities of Bandundu (1), Kikwit (3)
- Territories of Bagata (3), Bulungu (6), Gungu (4), Idiofa (7), Masi-Manimba (5)
Lomami (15)[edit]
- Cities of Kabinda (1), Mwene-Ditu (2)
- Territories of Kabinda (2), Kamiji (1), Lubao (2), Luilu (4), Ngandajika (3)
Lualaba (13)[edit]
Mai-Ndombe (12)[edit]
- City of Inongo (1)
- Territories of Bolobo (1), Inongo (2), Kiri (1), Kutu (3), Kwamouth (1), Mushie (1), Oshwe (1), Yumbi (1)
Maniema (13)[edit]
- City of Kindu (2)
- Territories of Kabambare (2), Kailo (1), Kasongo (3), Kibombo (1), Lubutu (1), Pangi (2), Punia (1)
Mongala (12)[edit]
- City of Lisala (1)
- Territories of Bongandanga (3), Bumba (5), Lisala (3)
Nord-Kivu (48)[edit]
- Cities of Beni (2), Butembo (4), Goma (5)
- Territories of Beni (8), Lubero (9), Masisi (8), Nyiragongo (2), Rutshuru (7), Walikale (3)
Nord-Ubangi (8)[edit]
- City of Gbadolite (1)
- Territories of Bosobolo (1), Businga (3), Mobayi-Mbongo (1), Yakoma (2)
Sankuru (14)[edit]
- City of Lusambo (1)
- Territories of Katako-Kombe (3), Kole (2), Lodja (5), Lomela (1), Lubefu (1), Lusambo (1)
Sud-Kivu (32)[edit]
- 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)[edit]
Tanganyika (15)[edit]
- City of Kalemie (2)
- Territories of Kabalo (1), Kalemie (2), Kongolo (3), Manono (3), Moba (3), Nyunzu (1)
Tshopo (16)[edit]
- City of Kisangani (5)
- Territories of Bafwasende (1), Banalia (1), Basoko (2), Isangi (3), Opala (1), Ubundu (2), Yahuma (1)
Tshuapa (10)[edit]
- City of Boende (1)
- Territories of Befale (1), Boende (1), Bokungu (2), Djolu (2), Ikela (2), Monkoto (1)
See also[edit]
- Transitional National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- List of presidents of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Members of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006-2011
References[edit]
- ^ "RDC : André Mbata, nouvel atout de Tshisekedi au bureau de l'Assemblée – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). Retrieved 2022-10-19.
- ^ "DR Congo: New National Assembly is inaugurated - Democratic Republic of the Congo | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2006-09-22. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "International Election Observation Mission to Democratic Republic of Congo 2006" (PDF). The Carter Center. Atlanta, Georgia. 2006. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Congo (Democratic Republic of the)'s Constitution of 2005 with Amendments through 2011" (PDF). constituteproject.org. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ 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". Un.org. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ^ "After Election Upheaval, DRC Inaugurates New Parliament". Voice of America.
- ^ "After election upheaval, DR Congo inaugurates new parliament". Daily Monitor. 30 September 2020.
- ^ "After election upheaval, DR Congo inaugurates new Parliament". ewn.co.za.
- ^ "Annexes a la loi portant adoption de la repartition des sieges par circonscription electorale pour les elections legislatives" (PDF). www.ceni.cd (in French). CENI. p. 3. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ "DEC. 30, 2018 DR Congo election for Assemblée Nationale". ElectionGuide. IFES. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Annexes a la loi portant adoption de la repartition des sieges par circonscription electorale pour les elections legislatives" (PDF). www.ceni.cd (in French). CENI. pp. 8–13. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
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