First DRC female prime minister targeted

KINSHASA — Democratic Republic of the Congo Prime Minister Judith Tuluko was reportedly a target of an assassination attempt thwarted by government security forces.

Reports indicate that an armed group was unable to find her home, but instead went to the Economy Minister’s house, where they were intercepted and arrested.

The former Planning Minister, Tuluko was selected soon after the re-election of President Felix Tshekedi.