Lucien Mabiala

Veteran diplomat Constant Serge Bounda becomes Congo’s foreign minister, tasked with deepening economic partnerships and diversifying alliances.

President Sassou N’Guesso’s new Congolese cabinet brings 41 members under PM Anatole Collinet Makosso, a new deputy premier and six departures.

Presidential director of cabinet Florent Tsiba announced the full composition of Congo-Brazzaville’s new 42-member government on April 24, 2026, with Jean-Jacques Bouya named as deputy prime minister.

President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has reappointed Anatole Collinet Makosso as Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo following his inauguration for a new five-year term, signaling institutional continuity.

President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has reappointed Florent Ntsiba as chief of staff and Stevie Pea Ondongo as secretary-general of the presidency, signaling institutional continuity in Congo-Brazzaville.

President Sassou N’Guesso renewed his confidence in Florent Ntsiba and Stevie Pea Ondongo for Presidency posts, after his 16 April Kintele inauguration.

After resigning following President Sassou Nguesso’s April 16 inauguration, Premier Makosso convened a cabinet council to ensure continuity of public services during the transition to a new government.

Congo’s Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso resigned with his entire cabinet after the March vote, as President Sassou N’Guesso accepted and named caretakers.

Congo-Brazzaville’s Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso resigned with his cabinet after Denis Sassou N’Guesso’s inauguration, leaving a caretaker government in place.