Failed Coup in DR Congo Ends with Leader's Death and Arrests of Three Americans

Christian Malanga, a former Utah car dealer turned opposition figure, was killed in a botched attempt to overthrow President Tshisekedi.

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.