DRC: US Citizens Arrested for Alleged Role in Coup Attempt

DRC: US Citizens Arrested Forfor Alleged Role in AttemptedCoup Congo CoupAttempt

Published MAY 20 2024

DRC: US Citizens Arrested for Alleged Role in Coup Attempt

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The Spin

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.

thehill.com

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.

vanguardngr.com

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 61% chance of the Democratic Republic of Congo experiencing a civil war before Jan. 1, 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.