DR Congo thwarts coup attempt

Published May 19th, 2024 - 09:56 GMT
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Congolese Army soldiers accused of desertion and cowardice when fighting M23 rebels react while sitting in the dock during a trial at the North Kivu military court in Goma, on May 03, 2024. (Photo by Glody MURHABAZI / AFP)

ALBAWABA - General Sylvain Ekenge, Congolese army spokesperson, announced thwarting a coup attempt, as the country continues to suffer brutal unrest.

The Congolese army released a statement confirming that there was a coup attempt involving "foreigners and Congolese" people. 

"An attempted coup d'etat has been stopped by the defense and security forces," General Ekenge stated in a televised message.  He added that the "foreigners and Congolese ... including their leader, would all no longer cause any harm" to the country.