Beni: Death of journalist Franck Kakule Kipuni

Journalist Franck Kakule Kipuni, editor-in-chief of Tazama RDC, passed away on September 17, 2026, in Beni due to a short illness. His death was confirmed by Anicet Kimonyo, director of Tazama RDC, who also announced a temporary suspension of publications in mourning. Franck Kakule Kipuni was a significant figure in the media landscape of Goma and also worked for Congo Check, the first media outlet specializing in fact-checking in the Democratic Republic of Congo.