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Friday, May 24

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US man seen begging for his life after ‘failed Congo coup’ was on his first trip overseas

nypost.com

Fifty people, including three Americans, were detained over a wild plot to overthrow the Congolese government — led by Christian Malanga, 41, who was shot dead in the failed uprising on Sunday.

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Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Caught in Crossfire In The Kivus

allafrica.com

Goma has gradually been surrounded by several front lines, with between 600,000 and 1 million people displaced being crammed alongside the city's two million residents.Civilians are caught in the crossfire between the different armed…

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‘Freedom of expression in crisis’: India ranks below war-torn Palestine, Congo

www.siasat.com

India’s freedom of expression is in a ‘crisis’. The world’s largest democracy has been ranked below war-torn Palestine and restive Democratic Republic of Congo, ranking at 123, according to the Global Expression Report by Article 19.…

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US man, 21, seen begging for his life after being arrested during 'failed Congo coup' was on his first overseas vacation

www.dailymail.co.uk

Tyler Thompson, 21, was one of at least three Americans named by the Congolese army for their alleged involvement in the failed effort to overthrow the government under Christian Malanga.

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Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

www.independent.co.uk

The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo says their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism

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Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

wtop.com

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo…

Thursday, May 23

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Family of American caught up in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

www.startribune.com

The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo said their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism, according to a statement provided to The Associated…

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Russia, republic of Congo intend to build up economic cooperation — MFA

tass.com

The officials also confirmed the focus of Moscow and Brazzaville on deepening political dialogue and strengthening interaction at the UN and other international platforms

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Apple Supply Chain Includes 'Blood Minerals' From Congo: Lawyers

www.benzinga.com

In an April notification to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the lawyers outlined concerns regarding this supply chain in the eastern DRC. They allege that armed groups are mining conflict minerals, including tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold.

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American caught in Congo failed coup was on vacation in Africa – Family

www.africanews.com

Thompson was among at least two other Americans who were named by the Congolese army as part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa ...

Family baffled after son caught in failed Congo coup: 'Did not go to Africa with plans for political activism'

www.foxnews.com

The parents of Tyler Thompson are bewildered as to how their son, who they say had not previously engaged in political activism, got caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo.

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Executions video raises new questions over DR Congo ‘coup attempt’

www.aljazeera.com

The video is believed to show Congolese soldiers executing men who took part in an alleged coup attempt.

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Apple’s supply chain could include ‘blood minerals’ from eastern Congo

9to5mac.com

International lawyers representing the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo have said that Apple’s supply chain could include “conflict minerals” or “blood minerals.”

Family of American caught in Congo failed coup says their son went to Africa on vacation

kvia.com

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JESSICA DONATI Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo says their son, Tyler Thompson, was in Africa on vacation with family friends and…

Correction: Congo-Foiled Coup story

www.startribune.com

In a story published May 21, 2024, about a failed coup in Congo, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of an American who was allegedly involved according to Congolese army officials. The Congolese army spokesperson gave the…

Correction: Congo-Foiled Coup story

wtop.com

In a story published May 21, 2024, about a failed coup in Congo, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name…

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Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Activist Gloria Sengha Abducted

allafrica.com

Nairobi -- Grave Concern for Gloria Sengha's Possible Enforced Disappearance

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Congo-Kinshasa: Faking Cash and Making Cash in the DRC

allafrica.com

The DRC is an origin, transit and destination country for counterfeit currency, most of which is US dollar-denominated.