Beni Stories

WHO delivers emergency supplies as new Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo’s Kasai Province
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

Last week, DRC authorities reported that at least 15 people had died in Kasai following the outbreak of Ebola, a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever...

Mombasa County rolls out strict fire safety regulations to curb rising incidents
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 11, 2025

The move follows a spate of fire outbreaks in July and August, which, according to county records, destroyed at least 28 properties and vehicles in ju...

Armed violence displaces over 11,000 along Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz border
Addis Standard  |  Jun 07, 2025

In its latest situation report, DG ECHO stated that the displacement was triggered by armed conflict “fuelled by political and ethnic divisions,” whic...

Benishangul-Gumuz regional gov’t denies "political motives" in constitutional amendment
Addis Standard  |  Mar 17, 2025

Mohamed explained that the amendment was necessary to address “longstanding questions” and was initiated by the regional cabinet before being “approve...

Ethiopia's Boro Democratic Party says two more leaders arrested in Benishangul-Gumuz
Addis Standard  |  Mar 15, 2025

BDP accused the regional administration of “inciting unrest” beyond the purpose for which the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council was established.

Why West Africa could soon have a jihadist state
The Conversation  |  Jan 12, 2025

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

How abandoned tractor ploughs gave name to Lamu’s Majembeni village
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 22, 2024

It is a village well known for having people who are passionate about agriculture and farming.

15 dead in eastern DRC attacks blamed on ADF rebels
AFP  |  Apr 14, 2024

The ADF has established a presence over the past three decades in the eastern DRC, killing thousands of civilians.

Kenya mission to Haiti still on despite legal, financial hurdles
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 28, 2024

Despite Benin's planned deployment of a bigger force, it is expected that the mission will still be led by Kenya, which is appealing a court decision...

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