Congo attack kills at least 33 and forces Ebola patients to flee health facility as militants strike Beni
Photo: DRC security forces in Cantine-Aloya · Source: TimesLIVE / Reuters (Gradel Muyisa Mumbere, 6 Nov 2026)
At least 33 people were killed when militants linked to Islamic State attacked Cantine-Aloya near Beni, in North Kivu, DR Congo, forcing Ebola patients to flee a health facility.
Key points
- The Associated Press reported that about 180 patients were evacuated, including suspected cases and one confirmed Ebola patient.
- The attack forced Ebola patients to flee a health facility.
- The attack has raised fears about containing the Ebola outbreak in an area already affected by insecurity.
At least 33 people were killed when militants linked to Islamic State attacked Cantine-Aloya near Beni, in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on 6 November.
The attack forced Ebola patients to flee a health facility. The Associated Press reported that about 180 patients were evacuated, including suspected cases and one confirmed Ebola patient.
The attack has raised fears about containing the Ebola outbreak in an area already affected by insecurity.
Why this matters
About 180 patients were evacuated — including a confirmed Ebola case — as militants struck near Beni.
Latest developments
First published 8 Nov 2026.
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