The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters.
DR Congo army spokesperson
Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that
several suspects have been detained and the "situation is now under
control". ---More...
JUST IN: Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)May 19, 2024
According to the Democratic Republic of Congo military, they stopped an attempted coup near the presidential palace.
Among the 50 people who were involved… pic.twitter.com/MllFIQ0sRH