DR Congo: Presidential Palace Attacked, Americans Arrested in Coup Attempt | Firstpost Africa

DR Congo: Presidential Palace Attacked, Americans Arrested in Coup Attempt | Firstpost Africa

The army of the Democratic Republic of Congo says it has thwarted an attempted coup by armed men including Congolese and foreign nationals. DR Congo's military says armed men attacked President Felix Tshisekedi's office and the residence of the Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe in Kinshasa. The army says the coup plot was led by Christian Malanga, a U.S-based Congolese politician, who was killed when his forces attacked the Presidential Palace. Videos have also emerged showing Malanga broadcasting live on Facebook from inside the Presidential Palace shortly before he was killed. Is another African nation at the risk of a coup? Watch this video for details.

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