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| Coup d’état occurs in the Republic of Congo (Image used to illustrate the story) |
According to local media on Sunday September 17, 2023, the military has taken power in the Republic of Congo.
The Presidential Guard Commander is believed to be behind the coup that occurred when President Denis Sassou Nguesso arrived in New York, United States, to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
This is happening after the military took power in the Republic of Niger and Gabon.
President Sassou-Nguesso, who is in the United States and would not be able to return, made no comment on the coup that occurred during his absence.
Sassou-Nguesso loyalists and certain members of the government went into hiding as of Sunday evening, according to information confirmed by Tori Pulse.