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Adolphe Muzito

b. 1957

Congolese Prime Minister

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About Adolphe Muzito

Born 1957. Adolphe Muzito is a Congolese politician, economist and minister.

Adolphe Muzito (born 12 February 1957 ) is a Congolese politician who was Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2008 to 2012. Muzito, a member of the Unified Lumumbist Party (PALU) until 2015, was Minister of the Budget under Prime Minister Antoine Gizenga from 2007 to 2008. He leads the opposition political party New Momentum (Nouvel Élan, NOU.EL).

Hailing from Gungu, Kwilu District, Muzito is an economist. After Gizenga, the leader of PALU, resigned as Prime Minister on 25 September 2008 for reasons related to age and health, Muzito was appointed as his successor by President Joseph Kabila on 10 October 2008. The government was dominated by members of the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy, and Kabila described it as "combat team to which has been assigned the essential missions of security and reconstruction".

Muzito resigned as Prime Minister on 6 March 2012.

On 24 February 2015, former Belgian minister was arrested on suspicion of bribing Adolphe Muzito.

In 2015, Muzito was suspended from PALU for three years after publishing critical comments about the running of the country, which were viewed as being contrary to the party's interests as part of the governing majority and as a form of insubordination.

In 2025, Muzito was appointed as deputy prime minister for budget.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Kinshasa
Positions held
Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Minister of Budget, Member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Also known as
Muzito Fumutshi Adolphe

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Adolphe Muzito?

Congolese Prime Minister

When was Adolphe Muzito born?

Adolphe Muzito was born on 12 February 1957 in Bandundu.

What is Adolphe Muzito's occupation?

Adolphe Muzito is a politician, economist and minister.

What nationality is Adolphe Muzito?

Adolphe Muzito is Congolese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolphe Muzito

· Wikidata: Q365790

· DBpedia: Adolphe Muzito

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