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Six killed in Congo in what military says was a foiled coup Americans were involved in
7 months ago

Six killed in Congo in what military says was a foiled coup Americans were involved in

LA Times  

Congolese security forces secure the streets after Congo’s army said it foiled a coup and arrested the perpetrators, following a shootout, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday. Six people were killed and dozens arrested following attacks on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi and the presidential palace, in what the country’s military described as …

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Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president
7 months ago

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — Congo’s army said it foiled a coup attempt early Sunday and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following attacks on the presidential palace and the residence of a close ally of Congo’s president that left three people dead in the capital, Kinshasa. At first, local media identified the armed men as Congolese soldiers but then reported they …

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Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt that involved foreigners
7 months ago

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt that involved foreigners

LA Times  

Congolese security forces secure the streets of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday after Congo’s army said it has “foiled a coup” and arrested the perpetrators. Congo’s army said it foiled a coup attempt early Sunday and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners, following attacks on the presidential palace and the residence of a close ally of Congo’s president …

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US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge
1 year ago

US says Congo and rebel groups agree to a 3-day cease-fire ahead of key election, but cracks emerge

Associated Press  

GOMA, Congo — Congolese security forces and rebel groups have agreed on a 72-hour cease-fire to de-escalate tensions in the country’s hard-hit east near the border with Rwanda, the White House announced just days before Congo’s presidential election. The agreement was backed by both Congo and Rwanda, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, Adrienne Watson, said in …

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Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
1 year ago

Congolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption

Associated Press  

GOMA, Congo — Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege kicked off his campaign for president in next month’s election on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and the violent conflict ravaging communities in the country’s east. The 68-year-old renowned medical doctor told a crowd of supporters in Bukavu city in the eastern South Kivu province that he would also …

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Congolese businessman Katumbi launches his presidential campaign to challenge Tshisekedi
1 year, 1 month ago

Congolese businessman Katumbi launches his presidential campaign to challenge Tshisekedi

Associated Press  

KISANGANI, Congo — Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moise Katumbi launched his presidential campaign on Monday, five years after the regime in power at the time blocked him from running. Katumbi’s rally in the city of Kisangani came a day after his two main competitors, President Felix Tshisekedi and opposition figure Martin Fayulu, started their campaigns ahead of the Dec. …

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Chad’s military government agrees to opposition leader’s return from exile
1 year, 1 month ago

Chad’s military government agrees to opposition leader’s return from exile

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — Chad’s military government has agreed to allow the return of opposition leader Succes Masra, who fled the country last year amid a political clampdown, the Congolese presidency announced Tuesday. Abderaman Koulamallah, the Chadian minister of reconciliation, signed an agreement on Monday with Masra’s political party that allows the exiled politician and other opposition figures to return, according …

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