Beni: Activities Slow Down Following Call for a Day of Mourning Due to Urban Insecurity

Activities in Beni, the capital of North Kivu, are disrupted on Monday, September 14, 2026, due to a day of mourning declared by civil society in response to rising crime. The commercial sector is particularly affected, with many shops closed, while the educational sector remains operational. Pepin Kavota, president of the urban coordination of Beni, reported 11 murders by firearms since the beginning of the year and urged authorities to enhance citizen security. The recent assassination of three people in the city center has heightened public concerns.