The Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed a new government, Tina Salama, spokesperson for the country's President Felix Tshisekedi, said in the early hours of Wednesday.

In an announcement on state broadcaster RTNC, Salama said Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita had been appointed defense minister, and Doudou Fwamba Likunde was named finance minister.

The new cabinet comprises 54 ministers versus 57 in the last government.

(With input from Reuters)