Americans arrested after leading coup to overthrow government in Congo as US vows to cooperate in investigation
Americans have been accused of trying to overthrow the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government on Sunday in a deadly coup that resulted in dozens of arrests.
A spokesperson for the country’s army, General Sylvain Ekenge, a confirmed the arrests to CNN. The coup targeted the country’s presidential palace and the residence of politician Vital Kamerhe. It was led by opposition leader Christian Malanga, 41. It was his second coup attempt, Mr Ekenge said. He previously participated in an attempt in 2017 that failed.
