Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on October 20, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Kasongo Ilunga! Another year wiser and still the only politician who can negotiate trade deals smoother than a Congolese rumba dance. Your recent successes as Minister for Foreign Trade have made headlines—clearly, your secret weapon is charm combined with an unbeatable poker face at negotiation tables.

From leading UNAFEC Party meetings to representing DR Congo internationally, you've proven that politics doesn't always have to be serious business. May this birthday bring you more laughter, fewer committee meetings (we wish!), and endless opportunities to showcase your legendary wit.

Cheers to another fantastic year ahead—keep making diplomacy look easy!