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In the early hours of Sunday, a group of individuals, including American and British nationals, attempted a coup in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plot was swiftly thwarted by security forces, resulting in the death of Christian Malanga, the alleged orchestrator of the coup. Several other attackers were apprehended, including the second-in-command, a naturalized British citizen. The coup plotters targeted the residences of high-ranking officials but failed to locate them or gain entry to their homes. The swift response of the security forces prevented the group from carrying out their plans. Investigations are ongoing to determine the identities, motives, and backing behind the coup attempt.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), an alleged coup attempt was thwarted by security forces, resulting in the death of three individuals, including two police officers and an attacker. The incident began with an attack on the residence of Vital Kamerhe, a candidate for parliament speaker, which was repelled by his guards. The army spokesperson claims to have regained control after arresting multiple people, including foreigners.