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DRC prosecutors seek death penalty for 50 defendants after coup attempt

Prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling for 50 defendants, including three Americans, to face the death penalty over what the army says was a coup attempt in May.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2024

Family of Utah man held in Congo coup attempt has no proof he's alive

A Utah family whose son has been implicated in a thwarted coup in Congo says they’re unsure if he's still alive

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Vital Kamerhe, ally of President Tshisekedi, sworn in as DR Congo parliament speaker

In DR Congo, a speaker of the National Assembly has finally been elected after months of political infighting. The winner, Vital Kamerhe, was subject to an assassination attempt in an attempted coup over the weekend. We take a closer look.

France 24 · May 23, 2024

Congolese army says it has foiled a coup attempt. Self-exiled opposition figure threatens president

Congo’s army says it has foiled a coup attempt and arrested the perpetrators, including several foreigners

The Independent UK · May 19, 2024

DR Congo Thwarts Kinshasa 'Coup Attempt' : Army

The DR Congo military on Sunday thwarted an attempted coup near the offices of President Felix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa involving "foreigners and Congolese", the army spokesperson said.

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

Three reported killed as DR Congo military averts ‘attempted coup’

Military says coup was ‘nipped in the bud’ by the forces and the perpetrators were arrested, including foreigners.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024

Gunfire Erupts In Congo's Capital, 3 Dead

Gunfire exchange in Kinshasa involving armed men near presidential palace highlights security challenges faced by political figures in Congo.

Top News · May 19, 2024

DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria

Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

Former rebel leader is named Congo's new Defense Minister

Congo’s former rebel leader jailed by the International Criminal Court, Jean-Pierre Bemba, has been appointed Congo’s Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Congo President Tshisekedi brings in former VP Bemba in reshuffle ahead of election

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has appointed the country's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba, who was detained for over 10 years for war crimes, as the country's defence minister in a sweeping government reshuffle.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023