The government of President Denis Sassou Nguesso in Congo Brazzaville has dismissed claims that the army had took over power in the country.
This denial came hours after several unconfirmed reports suggested that the military was trying to oust the government and seize power.
The country’s Minister of Information, Thierry Moungalla, described the claims as “fake news”.
“URGENT – Fanciful information suggests serious events that may be 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 wrote on his X page on Sunday.
The coup attempt in Congo is coming barely four weeks after a group of military officers in Gabon seized power.
Gabon’s coup followed that of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mail, and Guinea.
