Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Part of Nationale 2, main road in Beni
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| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
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| • Mayor | Jules Nungwana |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 95,407 |
| Climate | Af |
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Beni is a city in north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying immediately west of the Virunga National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains, on the edge of the Ituri Forest.
Overview
It is home to a market, an airport and the Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC). As of 2013 it had an estimated population of 231,952.[1] Beni contains four communes, or municipalities: Beni, Bungulu, Ruwenzori and Muhekera.
The town was the scene of fierce fighting in the Second Congo War around 2001. Beni also has many MONUC bases; elements of the Indian-led North Kivu Brigade are based in the town.
Beni's mayor was in 2007 Jules Mungwana Kasereka, since Julien Kahongya was elevated to Governor of Nord-Kivu.[2]
References
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- ↑ JeuneOnline CONGO
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