🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
RepublicElectoral autocracy
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Félix Tshisekedi
President · 2,823 days in office
How the political system works in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo is governed as a republic. Its president, Félix Tshisekedi, has led the country since Jan 24, 2019. Democratic Republic of the Congo has had 6 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
Tenure records
Longest-serving
Mobutu Sese Seko
11,496 days
Shortest-serving
Eddy Kapend
1 days
Average tenure
4,277 days
Félix Tshisekedi: 34% below average
Female leaders
0 of 6
All male to date
Recent presidents by days in office
All presidents of Democratic Republic of the Congo
| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Félix Tshisekedi | Jan 25, 2019 | Incumbent | 2,822 |
| 5 |  Joseph Kabila | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 25, 2019 | 6,573 |
| 4 | Eddy Kapend | Jan 16, 2001 | Jan 17, 2001 | 1 |
| 3 |  Laurent-Désiré Kabila | May 16, 1997 | Jan 16, 2001 | 1,341 |
| 2 |  Mobutu Sese Seko | Nov 24, 1965 | May 16, 1997 | 11,496 |
| 1 |  Joseph Kasa-Vubu | Jul 1, 1960 | Nov 24, 1965 | 1,972 |
Officeholder history via Wikidata. Multiple rows for one person indicate separate terms.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the President of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Félix Tshisekedi has been President of Democratic Republic of the Congo since Jan 24, 2019.
- How is the leader of Democratic Republic of the Congo chosen?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo is governed as a republic. Its president, Félix Tshisekedi, has led the country since Jan 24, 2019. Democratic Republic of the Congo has had 6 presidents since 1960. Under the Regimes of the World classification, it counts as an electoral autocracy.
- Who is the longest-serving President of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Mobutu Sese Seko, with 11,496 days in office.
- Has Democratic Republic of the Congo ever had a female president?
- No. All 6 presidents of Democratic Republic of the Congo to date have been men.