The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it foiled an attempted coup after gunmen tried to attack homes of senior government officials including that of President Felix Tshisekedi. Witnesses reported fierce gunfire as the assailants raised the flag of Zaire in places around the Palais de la Nation ( State house). The attempt was carried out by "Congolese and foreigners who were put out of action, including their leader", he added. The attack on the Palais de la Nation was carried out simultaneously with another attack on the home of Vital Kamerhe, one of President Félix Tshisekedi's allies. News of a coup attempt in the DRC came five months after the election in which Tshisekedi earned his second term.

Source: Daily Nation May 19, 2024 13:15 UTC