KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — 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 a foiled coup attempt. In December, Tshisekedi was reelected as president amid calls for a revote from the opposition over what they said was a lack of transparency. The six who were killed included 3 assailants and their leader, the self-exiled opposition figure Christian Malanga, Congolese army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told reporters on Sunday night, adding that around 50 perpetrators were arrested. Armed men in military uniform clashed Sunday with the guards of Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator who is close to the Congolese president. Kamerhe’s spokesman posted on social media platform X, saying the guards were able to stop them and confirmed the lawmaker and his family were safe.’ |
China firmly opposes latest groundless accusations in Philippine media reportsChinese embassy slams Canadian PM's accusation on Chinese interference in Canadian electionsCulture Insider: The evolution of pillows in ancient ChinaGames Wide Open unveiled as Paris 2024 official sloganXi holds talks with Surinamese presidentChina's sciView of Xiong'an New AreaChina takes countermeasures against U.S. companies selling arms to TaiwanTourism festival spurs consumption in ShanghaiXiplomacy: China, Algeria Mark Anniversary of Ties with Eyes on Stronger Partnership