How 3 Americans ended up in a coup attempt in Congo | AP News
Sep 14, 2024 · Christian Malanga, the unlikely coup leader Malanga, who was born in Kinshasa, had described himself as a refugee who thrived after settling in the U.S. with his family in the 1990s. He said he became a leader of a Congolese opposition political party and met high-level officials in Washington and the Vatican.
3 Americans implicated in a coup attempt in ... - Associated Press News
Jun 8, 2024 · Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt led by the little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga last month that targeted the presidential palace and a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi. Malanga was fatally shot for resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media, the Congolese army said.
Three Americans are accused of trying to overthrow Congo's ... - NBC News
Sep 14, 2024 · Witnesses say a group of about 20 assailants attacked the palace before an exchange of gunfire, while Christian Malanga livestreamed video showing him surrounded by men in military uniforms.
Americans in alleged Congo coup plot formed an unlikely band
May 21, 2024 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Three Americans involved in a brazen weekend attack on Congo’s presidential palace formed an unlikely band under the leadership of eccentric opposition figure Christian Malanga, who dabbled in gold mining and used cars before persuading his Utah-born son to join in the foiled coup, according to officials’ description ...
Who was behind the DRC’s attempted coup? Were Americans …
May 20, 2024 · Captain Christian Malanga Musumari, who is believed to have led Sunday’s attack, was a wealthy businessman, politician and one-time military captain in the Congolese army. He was a resident of...
Explainer: The foiled coup in DR Congo: Here's what to know
May 20, 2024 · Soon after, security forces moved in, killing the group's leader, U.S.-based Congolese politician Christian Malanga, and three others. Around 40 others were arrested, the army said.
Democratic Republic of Congo sentences 3 Americans to death : …
Sep 13, 2024 · Christian Malanga’s son, 22-year-old Marcel Malanga, was among those caught. As was his close friend from Utah, 21-year-old Tyler Thompson, and another American, 36-year-old Maryland native Benjamin Zalman-Polun. Thompson’s family had told reporters they believed their son was on vacation.
Americans involved in foiled deadly coup, DR Congo military says
May 20, 2024 · The attempted coup, which targeted the residence of Congolese politician Vital Kamerhe and the country’s presidential palace, was led by opposition leader Christian Malanga, who was killed in a...
DR Congo coup attempt: Thirty-seven sentenced to death - BBC
Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected leader of the plot, was killed during the attack, along with five others. In total 51 people were tried in a military court,...
Former Utah car salesman dead, son arrested in failed ... - Deseret News
May 23, 2024 · Christian Malanga, a former Utah car salesman with eight children and a businessman and politician from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died Sunday while he allegedly led an attempt to topple the DRC government, according to news reports.