Attempted coup foiled in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Government forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) thwarted an attempted coup early on Sunday morning. The incident, which left three dead following a shootout in Kinshasa, has heightened tensions as authorities work to restore order and investigate those involved. "An attempted coup d'état has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese. These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader," said Congolese army spokesperson Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge on state television. "The armed forces of t...