Congolese Govt Denies Coup Attempt Against Long-Time Leader Nguesso

Congo's Minister of Information, Thierry Moungalla, has officially denied reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso. According to Moungalla's tweet and the statement on the government's website, they consider the rumour about a coup attempt to be fanciful and fake news. [caption id="attachment_10718" align="alignnone" width="650"] Congolese government denies coup against Nguesso. Photo: Channels TV[/caption] The government is assuring the public that the situation in Brazzaville is calm and that people are going about their normal daily activities, Channels TV reports. President Denis Nguesso has been in power for a significant period, with a total of 38 years at the helm of the country. He initially served as president from 1979 to 1992, then returned to power in 1997 after a civil war and has remained in office since then. There are growing concerns in Africa following the junta takeover in Niger and Gabon. Political developments in the region can be fluid, so it's essential to follow trusted news sources for updates on the situation in the Republic of the Congo. “URGENT – Fanciful information suggests serious events that are underway at #Brazzaville,” Moungalla wrote on the social media platform with the statement also posted on the government’s website. “The Government denies this fake news. We reassure public opinion about the calm that reigns and invite people to calmly go about their activities.”