3 Americans in Congo sentenced to death after coup attempt
Three Americans have been sentenced to death for their roles in a failed coup attempt in Congo, one of whom testified in court that his father, who led the coup, had threatened to kill him if he did not follow orders. Lawyers representing Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson Jr., both 21, and Benjamin Ruben Zalman […]
Briton and Americans among 37 given death sentence over DRC coup attempt | Democratic Republic of the Congo
One Briton and three Americans were among 37 people sentenced to death on Friday for plotting to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo's president. On May 19, six people were killed in an attempted coup led by opposition leader Christian Malanga that targeted the presidential palace and close associates of President Felix Tshisekedi. The armed […]
Congo Seeks to Execute Americans for Alleged ‘Coup’ as Joe Biden Soaks Up Sun
Prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced Tuesday they would seek the death penalty against 50 people accused of involvement in May's failed coup attempt, including three Americans. We're screwed Attempted coup The attack took place on the morning of Sunday May 19, 2024, under the command of a little-known Congolese opposition leader […]
Faster spreading strain of mpox raises alarm in Congo
Health officials around the world have sounded the alarm about a variant of MPOX circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but little is known about it other than that it appears to transmit more easily between humans. The MPOX virus circulating in North and South Kivu provinces of the Republic of Congo is believed […]
Over 80 dead in latest Congo boat accident
A boat carrying more than 270 passengers capsized on a river near the Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, killing more than 80 people, President Felix Tshisekedi said on Wednesday. It is the latest deadly shipping accident in the Central African country often blamed on overloading, following the sinking of an overloaded vessel in February, killing […]
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Murdering Over 60 Christians In Democratic Republic of Congo
(Photo: AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke MalloryFriday, June 7, 2024 5:22 PM More than 60 Christians were killed in a recent brutal attack in the Masala area of Beni city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. advertisement The massacre was blamed on ISIS, which has now claimed responsibility for it. telegramBritish Express According […]
Americans in alleged Congo coup plot formed an unlikely band
Three Americans involved in the weekend’s brazen attack on Congo’s presidential palace have formed an unlikely band under the leadership of eccentric opposition figure Christian Malanga. He dabbled in gold mining, used automobiles, and later persuaded his Utah-born son to join him in the failed coup, authorities said. Description of events by those involved. Six […]
Bombing at refugee camp kills 5 people, including children, in eastern Congo
A bomb explosion at a refugee camp in eastern Congo has killed at least five people, including a child. Two children and their mother were among the casualties, and more than 20 others were injured. Lieutenant Colonel Njike Kaiko claimed links to Rwanda and blamed the attack on the M23 rebel group. A bomb blast […]
M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo
Rebels suspected of having ties to Rwanda this week seized control of Rubaya, a mining town in eastern Congo known for producing key minerals used in smartphones, the group said in a statement Thursday. In a statement shared with The Associated Press, a spokesperson for rebel group M23 said the town had been “liberated.” Aid […]
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
The Congolese government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from conflict zones in Africa that could be smuggled into its supply chain, and is seeking answers within three weeks. A group of international lawyers representing Congo said Thursday that it sent a letter this week to Apple’s CEO Tim Cook […]