DR Congo coup

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DR Congo Foils Coup Attempt with Dramatic Arrests and Foreign Intrigue

Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge - Coup - Democratic Republic of the Congo - DR Congo coup - Felix Tshisekedi - Kinshasa

Drama unfolds in DR Congo as military thwarts a coup involving foreigners and locals. Arrests made near President's office in Kinshasa.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Democratic Republic of the Congo faced an attempted coup that was swiftly thwarted by the defence and security forces. The failed coup involved a mix of foreigners and Congolese individuals, leading to a tense situation near President Felix Tshisekedi's offices in Kinshasa. The military acted swiftly to nip the coup 'in the bud,' resulting in the arrest of several perpetrators, including foreign nationals. Witness accounts detail the chaos and gunfire that ensued during the foiled coup attempt.

The Congolese army's heroics in preventing the coup highlight the dedication and vigilance of the defence and security forces in protecting the country's democratic processes. The successful thwarting of the coup near the State House in Kinshasa showcases the military's commitment to upholding stability and order in the face of political unrest. The dramatic events surrounding the failed coup serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges and tensions within the political landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Christian Malanga, identified as a key figure in the foiled coup, has captured attention as the alleged leader of the attempted overthrow. The involvement of foreign nationals in the coup attempt adds a layer of international intrigue to the unfolding situation in DR Congo. The significance of the military's actions in averting the crisis underscores the importance of strong defence and security forces in safeguarding the country's peace and stability.

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Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo thwarted ... (Africanews English)

"An attempted coup d'etat has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese.

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Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts 'attempted coup' (Aljazeera.com)

Military says coup was 'nipped in the bud' by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners.

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DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup in Kinshasa (FRANCE 24)

The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving “foreigners and Congolese”, ...

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Coup in DR Congo: Who is Christian Malanga wey lead foiled coup ... (BBC News)

Na di Congolese defense and security forces spoil di attempted coup d'état, tok-tok pesin of di Congolese army Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge tok for one ...

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Attempted coup foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Euronews)

Congo's army thwarted a coup attempt in Kinshasa, arresting several perpetrators including foreigners, amid political unrest within President Tshisekedi's ...

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DRC army foils 'coup attempt' as gunmen target homes of senior ... (Daily Nation)

Witnesses reported fierce gunfire as the assailants raised the flag of Zaire in places around the Palais de la Nation ( State House).

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DR Congo military says it thwarted 'coup attempt', arresting 40 ... (Arab News)

KINSHASA: The DR Congo military on Sunday said it had thwarted an “attempted coup” near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving ...

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