Newsweek · 5h
At Least 50 Dead After Boat Capsizes on a Lake in Eastern Congo
In June, 80 passengers lost their lives when an overloaded boat sank near the capital, Kinshasa. In January, 22 people died in a similar incident on Lake Maï-Ndombe, and in April 2023, six were killed and 64 others went missing following a boat accident on Lake Kivu.
devdiscourse · 2h
Tragedy on Lake Kivu: Overcrowded Boat Capsizes, Dozens Confirmed Dead
A tragic boat accident on Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulted in at least 78 drownings when a vessel carrying 278 passengers capsized. Efforts are ongoing to determine the total number of casualties and survivors.
Khaama Press · 19m
16 dead, 150 missing after boat capsizes in Northern Nigeria
Nigerian officials have reported that following a boat capsizing in the northern state, the bodies of 16 people have been recovered, while 150 others remain missing. Abdullahi Baba Arrah, the head of Nigeria’s emergency agency, confirmed that rescue operations have so far retrieved the bodies of two women and 14 men.
The New York Times · 1d
At Least 60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
River boat accidents are a recurring issue in Nigeria, a West African nation where overloading, lax safety regulations, the absence of life jackets and poor maintenance often lead to deadly tragedies. Nighttime sailing is outlawed across the country, but the ban remains poorly enforced.
theoldhamtimes · 1h
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a governor has said. Jean-Jacques Purusi, governor of the South Kivu province, said the death toll was provisional and the number of fatalities could rise.
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