The attempted coup d'etat was "nipped in the bud by Congolese defence and security forces [and] the situation is under control", Congolese army spokesman Brigadier General Sylvain Ekenge said at a media briefing. He did not give further details.
Clashes were reported between men in military uniform and guards of a local politician at the politician's house that is on Tshatshi Boulevard, which is 1.2 miles from the presidential palace and where some embassies are also located.
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