The foiled coup in DR Congo: Here's what to know

DRC Coup leader

A man in military fatigues speaks as others stand next to him inside the Palace of the Nation during an attempted coup in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19, 2024 in this screen grab from a social media video.

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By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • Videos shared online show armed men milling around the entrance of the presidency.
  • Soon after, security forces moved in, killing the group's leader, Christian Malanga, and three others.

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