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Congo's army successfully foiled a coup attempt early Sunday, arresting several perpetrators, including foreigners, after violent attacks on key locations in Kinshasa.



The assault on the presidential palace and the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi resulted in three fatalities.


Initial reports from local media suggested that the attackers were Congolese soldiers. However, it was later revealed that they were linked to self-exiled opposition figure Christian Malanga. Malanga, who had previously posted a threatening video targeting President Tshisekedi on Facebook, was killed during a confrontation with guards at the presidential palace, according to Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army.


President Tshisekedi's reelection in December was marked by controversy and calls for a revote from the opposition, citing a lack of transparency. This coup attempt underscores the ongoing political instability in the Central African nation, which has a history of disputed elections.


On state television, Brig. Gen. Ekenge declared that the coup attempt was "nipped in the bud by Congolese defense and security forces" and assured the public that the situation was under control. Among those arrested were three Americans, including Malanga's son.


The coup attempt coincided with a crisis within Tshisekedi's ruling party over a postponed parliamentary leadership election, originally scheduled for Saturday.


Further clashes were reported at the residence of Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator and candidate for Speaker of the National Assembly. Located approximately 2 kilometers from the presidential palace, Kamerhe's residence became a battleground early Sunday morning. His guards repelled the attackers, resulting in a shootout that left two police officers and one attacker dead, as confirmed by Michel Moto Muhima, Kamerhe's spokesperson.


Footage from the area showed military trucks and heavily armed soldiers patrolling the deserted streets, reinforcing the army's statement that the situation was now under control.



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