DRC: The Pygmies of Beni Survive Far from Their Ancestral Lands

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

DRC: The Pygmies of Beni Survive Far from Their Ancestral Lands

Fleeing violence from the ADF, the Pygmies of Beni in eastern DRC are surviving in a makeshift camp, far from the forest and their means of livelihood. These families are calling for help to overcome their precarious situation. Malaika Élysée's report highlights their struggle for survival.

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