The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) army on Sunday said it had arrested around 50 persons, including three US citizens, for attempting a coup in the country.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) army on Sunday said it had arrested around 50 people, including three US citizens, for attempting a coup in the country.
Tshisekedi won his office amid accusations of corruption and questions about his legitimacy, and the people of the DRC remain impoverished and are searching for alternative leadership. Fighting corruption and improving governance are essential for peace and development, so the DRC must work with Western powers to empower the Congolese people instead of the nation's kleptocrats.
Given the US' history of meddling in Congolese affairs — including the American private military company Bancroft's recent attack on Chinese-owned mines in the country — it wouldn't surprise the Congolese people if US forces were involved here, too. Western nations, particularly the US, can't be trusted and the DRC will have to do its best without their help.