Kinshasa, September 15th, 2025 (CPA).- The draft 2026 budget of the Democratic Republic of Congo, estimated at USD 20.3 billion, and the 2024 accountability bill were submitted on Monday by the Prime Minister to the office of the National Assembly in Kinshasa, the country’s capital.
« I have come to fulfil the constitutional duty that requires the Government to submit, by September 15th, at the latest, the draft finance bill for the following year, i.e. 2026. We have reached a total budget of CDF 59,020.5 billion, equivalent to USD 20.3 billion, an increase of 16% over the previous year, » has said Prime Minister Judith Suminwa after submitting the document to the office of the President of the National Assembly.
On this occasion, the head of government outlined the priorities set out in this budget, which are national security and defence, agriculture and economic diversification, infrastructure and energy, as well as education and the public service. Regarding agriculture, the Prime Minister was keen to clarify an apparent decrease in the funds allocated.
‘At first glance, agriculture appears to have seen a decline, but part of the funding is allocated to provincial investments and the Local Development Programme for 145 Territories (PDL-145T). These amounts are therefore included in the Ministry in charge of Planning, in accordance with the budget classification,’ she has said.
An ambitious, growth-oriented 2026 budget
The 2026 Budget, presented as balanced in terms of revenue and expenditure, aims to strengthen macroeconomic stability and improve the State’s ability to finance its priorities independently.
Compared to the 2025 revised budget, set at CDF 50,691.8 billion (USD 17.7 billion), the 2026 budget shows an increase of 16.4%.
The 2026 budget sets out strategic objectives aimed in particular at doubling current revenue by 2028; consolidating the sustainable budgetary trajectory; financing the reconstruction of areas affected by conflict; and reducing social inequalities and improving the well-being of the population.
The Government also intends to pursue structural reforms, including the digitisation of financial management, the rationalisation of exemptions and the improvement of the business climate to attract more investment.
These reforms aim to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure greater transparency in public finance management.
2024 accountability: a 79.97% achievement rate
At the same time, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa and the Minister of Finance also tabled the 2024 Accountability Bill, a key piece of legislation for financial transparency.
The Minister of Budget, presenting the 2024 Accountability Bill
The 2024 Amended Finance Act was passed with a balanced budget of CDF 44,410.1 billion. At the end of the financial year, actual revenue is estimated at CDF 35,513.9 billion, with an achievement rate of 79.97%.
This submission allows Parliament to examine in detail the Government’s management of public funds and to strengthen democratic control over the State’s finances.
For Judith Suminwa, this approach is part of a policy of responsible governance and transparency towards citizens.
Accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Budget, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Communication and Media, the Head of Government has expressed her satisfaction at having fulfilled this constitutional obligation on time.