Several people have reportedly been taken hostage at state television headquarters in the capital of the DRC. Before the station's television feed was shut down, two presenters were seen on screen, under threat from a young man standing behind them.
There has been heavy gunfire at the international airport in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, a customs official has told Reuters.
It came minutes after witnesses reported gunmen attacking the headquarters of its state radio and television.
The official told Reuters: "Shooting has started here. They are shooting everywhere. We are all hiding."
The protesters held signs to highlight the ‘violence of a traditional Christmas meal’.
Services are suspended on the line between Swansea and Neath due to the incident and motorist are being urged to avoid the area.
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