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May 20, 2024

Congolese Military Says It Thwarted Coup Attempt Led by Opposition Leader Malanga
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they thwarted an
attempted coup in the capital Kinshasa on Sunday. Armed men attempted to
storm the presidential palace, as well as the home of a key lawmaker, in
an attempt to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi's government. Around
50 people involved in the plot were arrested, including three U.S.
citizens. The apparent coup leader, Congolese opposition figure
Christian Malanga, died during the attack. Malanga had lived in exile in
the United States for over a decade.


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