Peter Mwai
Peter Mwai is a journalist with the BBC, known for his reporting on conflicts and humanitarian crises in Africa. Recently, he covered the incident in which the Congolese army destroyed a plane that rebels claimed was delivering food and medical supplies to civilians in the Minembwe region, highlighting the complexities and ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo amidst a fragile ceasefire.
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Recent news mentions
Peter Mwai is one of the journalists reporting on the atrocities committed by the RSF in Sudan.
'Our job is only killing'
United Kingdom· 2025-11-07
Peter Mwai is mentioned as part of the BBC Verify team reporting on the situation in el-Fasher.
New videos show executions after RSF militia takes key cityUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-29
Additional reporting by Peter Mwai.
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan cityUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Peter Mwai provided additional reporting on the situation in Sudan.
Rebel forces say they have seized Sudan army headquartersUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-26Peter Mwai is associated with BBC Verify.
Drone stroke on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBCUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19
Peter Mwai contributed to the coverage of the controversial video of a tourist and an elephant.
Tourist in Kenya pouring beer down elephant's trunk sparks angerUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Additional reporting by Peter Mwai and BBC staff.
Congolese army destroys plane rebels claim was carrying food and medicineUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01