The Congo-Brazzaville administration has denied recent reports of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso, who has been in power for 39 years.
These allegations arose on social media, implying a coordinated military operation to depose the 79-year-old king. President Nguesso was in New York at the time of the rumors, attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly session.
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Regarding these charges, Information Minister Thierry Moungalla issued an emphatic denial on X on Sunday, declaring, "The government categorically denies the spread of false information." We want to reassure the public about the current calm and encourage everyone to go about their everyday lives quietly."
URGENT - Des informations fantaisistes évoquent des événements graves qui seraient en cours à #Brazzaville. Le Gouvernement dément ces fake news. Nous rassurons l’opinion sur le calme qui règne et invitons les populations à vaquer sereinement à leurs activités. #ComGouvCg
— Thierry Moungalla (@ThMoungalla) September 17, 2023
The government's official website also reiterated its denial of any rumors of a coup attempt.
“The Government denies this fake news. We reassure public opinion about the calm that reigns and invite people to calmly go about their activities.”
President Denis Nguesso has ruled Congo-Brazzaville for 38 years.
