Judith Suminwa

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Judith Suminwa born?October 19, 1967
2. What is the country of leadership?Democratic Republic of the Congo
3. What is the historic distinction?First woman to hold the office of Prime Minister
4. Who is Judith Suminwa?She is the first woman to become Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
5. What jobs did she have before becoming Prime Minister?She served as Minister of State and Minister of Planning, helping create national development plans.

Prime Minister: The head of government in a parliamentary system, responsible for the day-to-day administration and policy implementation.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): A large, resource-rich nation in Central Africa facing complex developmental and governance challenges.
Gender Parity: The state of equal representation and opportunity between men and women in various sectors, including politics.
Minister of Planning: A senior government official tasked with formulating, coordinating, and overseeing national development strategies and economic planning.