The government of Congo Brazzaville has debunked rumours of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso.
Social media is awash with reports that there’s an ongoing military coup against the 79 year old President, Nguesso who has been in power for a combined 39 years.
The social media post suggests that the military are taking over key facilities in the countries Capital while the president is away for the United Nations General Assembly.
The post says the coup is led by the commander of the presidential guard.
However, Thierry Moungalla, the country’s minister of information, spoke via a message posted on the X platform (formerly known as tweeter) on Sunday.
