Matata Ponyo Mapon | |
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23rd Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
In office 18 April 2012 – 17 November 2016 | |
President | Joseph Kabila |
Preceded by | Louis Alphonse Koyagialo (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Samy Badibanga |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 21 February 2010 – 12 April 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Adolphe Muzito Louis Alphonse Koyagialo (Acting) |
Preceded by | Atanase Matenda |
Succeeded by | Patrice Kitebi |
Personal details | |
Born | Maniema, Congo-Léopoldville (now Congo-Kinshasa) | 5 June 1964
Alma mater | University of Kinshasa |
Matata Ponyo Mapon (born 5 June 1964)[1] is a Congolese political figure who was Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 18 April 2012 to 17 November 2016.[2] Previously he served as Minister of Finance from 21 February 2010 to 12 April 2012;[3][4][5] as Prime Minister, he retained responsibility for the finance portfolio. He currently serves as Senator for Maniema.[6][7]