Joseph Iléo (15 September 1921 – 19 September 1994), subsequently Zairianised as Sombo Amba Iléo,[1] was a Congolese politician and was prime minister for two periods.

[2] In 1956, he was one of the authors of Manifeste de la Conscience Africaine, which demanded the right of Africans to self-rule.

When the movement split a year later, he joined the camp led by Albert Kalonji.

[4] Under Kasa-Vubu's successor, Justin Marie Bomboko, Ileo served as Minister of Information.

From March to December 1979 Iléo served as President of the National Assembly.