Kinshasa, November 11, 2026 (ACP) — The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, has appointed new ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary. The presidential decrees were read on national television on Tuesday by Roger Kalenga, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Head of State.
New Diplomatic Appointments
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Kasongo has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. A career diplomat, he had served as the DRC’s Ambassador to Egypt since 2022.
- Kingdom of Denmark and Republic of Finland: Mr. Léopold Bompese has been appointed to represent the DRC in both countries, with residence in Stockholm (Sweden).
Léopold Bompese’s Background
Having joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in 1987, Léopold Bompese brings extensive diplomatic experience. He has previously served in Brussels (Benelux) and Athens (Greece), and held advisory roles within the Cabinets of International Cooperation, Planning, and Tourism. In August 2023, he was appointed by President Tshisekedi as the DRC’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden.
In accordance with current regulations, the newly appointed diplomats will receive the allowances and benefits stipulated under the DRC diplomatic corps statute for the duration of their mandate.
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