The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The senate was established in 1960, abolished in 1967 and re-established in 2003.
Charles Mwando Nsimba addressing the Senate with Léon Kengo presiding, 2009
Direct elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo occur for the Presidency, National Assembly, and provincial assemblies. The Senate, and provincial governors are elected indirectly by members
Félix Tshisekedi has been the president since January 2019
Joseph Kasa-Vubu in 1960
Albert Kalonji in 1960
Patrice Lumumba in 1960