September 17, (THEWILL) – The Congolese Government has debunked reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Several media outlets had, on Sunday, reported that a coup attempt was ongoing in the country while the President was away.
But the Country’s Minister of Communication and Media, Thierry Moungalla, in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday evening, debunked the report.
“URGENT – Fanciful information suggests serious events that are underway in Brazzaville. The Government denies this fake news. We reassure public opinion about the calm that reigns and invite people to calmly go about their activities,” the Minister tweeted.
President Nguesso is currently in New York, United States, to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Nguesso has been a prominent figure in Congolese politics for an extended period. His rule since 1997 has been marked by both stability and controversy, with critics alleging human rights abuses and a lack of democratic freedom.
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