National Assembly (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

The National Assembly is the main group that helps make laws in the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It works together with another group called the Senate. People in the country choose leaders called deputies to be in the National Assembly. These deputies talk for the people and help create new laws. They also watch over the leaders who run the government to make sure they do a good job.

The National Assembly was started by the rules set in the 2006 constitution. This constitution said there would be two groups making laws: the National Assembly and the Senate. The National Assembly meets in a big building called the People's Palace in the city of Kinshasa.

The first meeting of the new National Assembly for the years 2024 to 2028 will happen on January 29, 2024. At this meeting, 477 deputies who were chosen to serve will be there.

Electoral system

The National Assembly is chosen every five years by all eligible voters. In the 2023 elections, 484 seats were given to 179 different areas based on how many people were registered to vote. Sixteen more seats were saved for three areas that could not vote because of safety issues. The Assembly has 65 members chosen from single-area races and 435 members chosen from larger areas with many candidates.

Presidents of the National Assembly

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

The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has leaders called presidents. These leaders help guide the work of the Assembly. The Assembly is one of the two main parts of the country's parliament. The presidents change over time, and each one helps make laws and decisions for the country.

Number of deputies for each constituency by province

The number of deputies elected from each subdivision is shown in parentheses.

Bas-Uele (7)

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

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 (28)

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

Kasaï (19)

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

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 (28)

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

Lomami (16)

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

Lualaba (13)

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

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 (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

The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has had different groups of members over time. These groups can change after big elections or when leaders switch sides.

The most recent changes happened after the 2023 general election and the special elections on December 15, 2024. The makeup of the Assembly will keep changing as more elections happen.