Two killed in Kenya protests over US Ebola centre
From Eye on Africa by FRANCE 24 English
June 2, 2026 · 15 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the deaths during protests in Kenya over a US Ebola quarantine centre and highlights cultural initiatives in Benin.
In tonight's edition: Two people reportedly die in Kenya during protests over a planned quarantine centre for US nationals. Also, Kenyans march under banners bearing the names of hundreds of murdered women. Plus Beninese creators are turning to digital games to help young people explore their cultural heritage in new ways.
Topics covered
- protests
- Ebola
- quarantine
- cultural heritage
- digital games
- women's rights
Keywords
- Kenya
- Ebola
- protests
- quarantine
- cultural heritage
- digital games
- women's rights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US
Books & works: digital games
Places: Kenya, Benin
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