Congo’s army spokesman on Tuesday released the name of the third American involved a foiled coup plot in Kinshasa, while family members in Utah gathered to mourn Christian Malanga, the eccentric leader of the brazen and ill-fated attack targeting the presidential palace over the weekend.
Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told The Associated Press the third American was Taylor Thomson. It wasn’t immediately clear whether Thomson was among those arrested or killed on Sunday morning following the attack on the palace and another on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi.
Malanga, described as a naturalized American by Ekenge, was killed in a shootout at the palace after resisting arrest. The State Department said it could not confirm Malanga was a U.S. citizen. The other two Americans involved were a convicted marijuana trafficker and Malanga’s 21-year-old son, Marcel.
Australia's deputy prime minister pledges support to Solomon Islands during visit to Honiara
Buccaneers eager to use the NFL draft to narrow the gap between themselves and other top teams
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
Maryland teen charged with planning school shooting after police review writings, internet searches
No more cute snaps of Mt Fuji. A screen is up in a Japanese town to prevent tourist crowds
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard enters NBA draft
California governor pledges state oversight for cities, counties lagging on solving homelessness
Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader
Even with John Schneider still in charge a new era arrives for Seahawks entering 2024 NFL draft