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Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
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Congo Army Thwarts Attempted Coup Involving Americans and a British Citizen
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's military successfully stopped an attempted coup near President Felix Tshisekedi's office in Kinshasa. The coup, led by Christian Malanga, involved several Americans and a British man. The group attacked the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe and subsequently moved to the Palais de la Nation.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's military successfully stopped an attempted coup near President Felix Tshisekedi's office in Kinshasa.
The coup, led by Christian Malanga, a Congolese-born American, involved several Americans and a British man.
The group attacked the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe and moved to the Palais de la Nation, bearing flags of Zaire.
General Sylvain Ekenge confirmed that four attackers, including Malanga, were killed, and around 40 were arrested.
The attack also resulted in the deaths of two police officers guarding Kamerhe's residence.
Authorities, in cooperation with international entities, are investigating the incident further.
The coup, led by Christian Malanga, a Congolese-born American, involved several Americans and a British man.
The group attacked the residence of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe and moved to the Palais de la Nation, bearing flags of Zaire.
General Sylvain Ekenge confirmed that four attackers, including Malanga, were killed, and around 40 were arrested.
The attack also resulted in the deaths of two police officers guarding Kamerhe's residence.
Authorities, in cooperation with international entities, are investigating the incident further.