List of permanent representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations
The permanent representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations is the Democratic Republic of the Congo's foremost diplomatic representative to the United Nations, and in charge of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Mission to the United Nations (DRC-MIS). DRC permanent representatives to the UN hold the personal rank of ambassador. The full official title and style is His Excellency Permanent Representative from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations.
| Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the United Nations | |
|---|---|
.svg) Coat of arms of the DRC | |
since 13 January 2022 | |
| Style | Excellency |
| Appointer | President of the DRC |
| Term length | at the pleasure of the President |
| Inaugural holder | Thomas Kanza |
| Formation | 1960 |
| Website | https://www.un.int/drcongo/ |
Permanent representatives to the United Nations
edit| # | Officeholder | Image | Term start date | Time in office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence from Belgium in 30 June 1960 | |||||
| 1 | Thomas Kanza | 
|
20 September 1960 | 0 years | |
| Republic of Zaire from 27 October 1971 | |||||
| 2 | Bagbeni Adeito Nzengeya | 1989 | [1] | ||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo from 16 May 1997 | |||||
| 3 | André Mwamba Kapanga | 11 September 1997 | 3 years | [2] | |
| 4 | Christian Atoki Ileka | 23 May 2001 | 11 years | [3] | |
| 5 | Ignace Gata Mavita wa Lufuta | 05 September 2012 | 9 years | [4][5] | |
| 6 | Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja | 
|
13 January 2022 | 0 years | [6] |
| 7 | Zenon Mukongo Ngay | 9 January 2023 | 0 years | [7] | |
References
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- ^ "NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO PRESENTS CREDENTIALS | UN Press". press.un.org. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Democratic Republic of Congo presents credentials". United Nations. 2001-05-23. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Mission Staff | DR Congo Permanent Mission to the United Nations". www.un.int. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Democratic Republic of the Congo Presents Credentials". 2012-09-05.
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