Christian Malanga
Christian Malanga is a U.S.-based Congolese politician who led an armed group that attempted to occupy the presidency in Kinshasa in May 2022; he is the father of Marcel Malanga, who was convicted in connection with the coup attempt.
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Christian Malanga was the suspected leader of the coup plot who was killed during the attack.
Three Americans jailed for life in prison repatriated
United Kingdom· 2025-04-09
Christian Malanga is a US-based Congolese politician who led the coup attempt that resulted in the arrest of the Americans.
Three Americans released from DRC prison amid diplomatic talks
Tanzania· 2025-04-09
Christian Malanga was the suspected leader of the plot and was killed during the attack.
Death sentence for 3 Americans over DR Congo coup attempt overturned
Ghana· 2025-04-03
Christian Malanga, an opposition politician, was killed in a gun battle during the coup attempt.
DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt
United States· 2025-04-03
Christian Malanga was the suspected leader of the plot and was killed during the attack.
Three Americans have death sentence overturnedUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-02
Christian Malanga led the armed men who briefly occupied an office of the presidency in Kinshasa.
Congo commutes death sentences for US citizens in failed coupTanzania· 2025-04-02
