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President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso, poses during a photo session at the Palais Brongniart for the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023.

President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-Nguesso, poses during a photo session at the Palais Brongniart for the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris on June 23, 2023.

Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images.

Congo Government Denies Coup Allegations

President Denis Nguesso faces rumors of military conspiracy amidst a wave of African coups.