No fewer than three US citizens have been detained by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over their alleged inv
No fewer than three US citizens have been detained by authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo over their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt on Sunday. Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the DRC army, stated that the attempt implicated both foreign nationals and Congolese individuals. "These foreign nationals and Congolese individuals, including their…
“These foreign nationals and Congolese individuals, including their leader, have been apprehended,” Ekenge stated, noting that several suspects have been detained and the situation is now under control.Lucy Tamyln, the US ambassador to the DRC, expressed shock and deep concern upon receiving reports of American citizens’ involvement.
The army’s announcement of thwarting the coup attempt came after armed individuals attacked the residence of Vital Kamerhe, former chief of staff and close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi. Kamerhe’s residence is situated approximately two kilometres. from the presidential palace. The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has flagged off the N20bn construction of two flyover bridges in Bauchi State. Fintiri, accompanied by his counterparts in North East, said that with the type of projects he has seen in the state, including the two flyovers that would be constructed, the people of the state made no…
South Africa's top court will rule Monday on whether graft-tainted former president Jacob Zuma can legally be barred from standing as a candidate in the country's May 29 general election. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Monday he was "deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise" of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. "My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran," Modi posted on social media platform X. "India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow." India and…
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