Overview

• Christian Malanga, 41, led the coup and was killed at the presidential palace after resisting arrest.
• Malanga's 21-year-old son, Marcel, and two other Americans were detained by Congolese forces.
• The coup attempt involved around 50 armed men and targeted multiple government sites in Kinshasa.
• Malanga had a history of legal issues in the US and previously attempted a similar coup in 2017.
• Authorities are investigating potential external influences and the connections between the detained Americans and Malanga.