France, April 9 -- Three American citizens jailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo over a failed coup attempt have been transferred to US custody following high-level talks between the two countries on security and mining deals.

The Congolese presidency told Reuters the three men were handed over after their death sentences were commuted last week. They will now serve their time in the United States.

The deal was finalised during a visit to Kinshasa by Massad Boulos, senior Africa adviser to US President Donald Trump. Boulos held talks with Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital.

"This shows that the collaboration and cooperation between the two states is growing stronger and stronger," said a spokesperson for Tshiseked...