Major Cabinet Reshuffle

In a major reshuffle announced on state radio in late February, President Joseph Kabila confirmed plans to change personnel 20 top posts and trim the size of the cabinet from 54 to 43. The most important change took place at the Finance Ministry where ruling party member Matata Ponyo replaces outgoing head Athanase Matenda. Among the posts eliminated in the reshuffle is of that Deputy Mining Minister Victor Kasongo, who was an influential figure in the ongoing mining sector review. Officials said the move was intended to reduce public spending ahead of the 2011 elections.

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