Namibia condemns attempted coup in DRC

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2024-05-20
OSHAKATI, 20 July 2023 – Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Peya Mushelenga speaking during the launch of the Oshana Investment Conference. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA OSHAKATI, 20 July 2023 – Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Peya Mushelenga speaking during the launch of the Oshana Investment Conference. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 20 MAY (NAMPA) – The Government of the Republic of Namibia has expressed its concern over political developments in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following an attempted coup d'état on Sunday.
The Namibian Government strongly condemns the attempted coup, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Peya Mushelenga said in a press release issued on Monday.
He said Namibia remains resolute in its...
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