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Central African Republic army denies coup rumours

For now, officials insist there has been no attempt to overthrow the government, describing the rumours as unfounded speculation rather than a genuine threat to the state.

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00:00The Central African Republic's military has rejected reports circulating on social media
00:05that a plot was underway to overthrow the government,
00:09insisting that the country remains stable and that state institutions are functioning normally.
00:15In a rare public statement, the Armed Forces General Staff dismissed claims of a coup attempt
00:21as false information aimed at creating confusion and undermining public confidence.
00:27Military officials urged citizens not to be influenced by rumours
00:32and to rely on official sources for information.
00:37The denier comes amid heightened sensitivity across Africa,
00:41where several countries have experienced military takeovers or alleged coup blots in recent years.
00:48As a result, unverified reports of political instability often spread quickly online.
00:53Authorities in Bangui say security forces remain fully operational
00:58and loyal to President Fusten Akanja to underage government.
01:04The military leadership also warned against the dissemination of false information,
01:08saying such reports could threaten national security and public order.
01:13the radiation
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