Overcrowded ferry sinks off Mozambique's coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say
9 months ago

Overcrowded ferry sinks off Mozambique's coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A makeshift ferry overcrowded with residents reportedly fleeing a cholera outbreak sank off Mozambique's northern coast, killing at least 98 people including children, local media said Monday. The ferry with an estimated 130 people aboard sank Sunday after it departed the southeastern African nation's coast for the nearby Island of Mozambique and at least 11 people were hospitalized, state-run Radio Mozambique quoted island administrator Silvério Nauaito as saying. Maritime authorities continued to search for additional survivors, Nauaito told the radio station, adding that “it is not easy to say with precision how many remain missing.” Government officials were heading to the accident site Monday to get more precise information, he said.

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Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank en route to Spain, a Malian minister says
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1 week, 6 days ago

Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank en route to Spain, a Malian minister says

Associated Press  

BAMAKO, Mali — Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank as they tried to reach Spain earlier this month, Mali’s Minister for Malians Living Abroad said. The Malian authorities have identified nine Malians among the survivors, and “25 young Malians have unfortunately been formally identified among the victims,” the minister added. Many of those making the journey come from …

Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to Spain
2 weeks ago

Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to Spain

Al Jazeera  

The makeshift boat was carrying about 80 people when it capsized on December 19, Malian authorities said. At least 69 people, including 25 Malians, died after a boat heading from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands capsized off Morocco, Malian authorities have said. Unfortunately, they were in contact with their friends in Europe and America, who encouraged them to come …

38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry -- full of people returning home for Christmas -- capsized in the river Busira late on Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and …

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official

Al Jazeera  

At least 38 killed and more than 100 missing after ferry carrying people traveling for Christmas sank in the Busira River. At least 38 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a ferry carrying passengers travelling for Christmas capsized on a river in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to officials and witnesses. According …

Congo: 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in Busira river
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Congo: 38 dead, over 100 missing after ferry capsizes in Busira river

India TV News  

On Friday, thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, while 100 are reported to be missing in Congo as an overloaded ferry capsized in the river Busira late, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was travelling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers were primarily merchants returning home for Christmas, …

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

The Hindu  

Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The boat was traveling in the northeast of the Congo as part of a convoy of other vessels, and the passengers …

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
2 weeks, 5 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira

Hindustan Times  

KINSHASA, Congo — Thirty-eight people are confirmed dead, and over 100 remain missing in Congo after an overloaded ferry — full of people returning home for Christmas — capsized in the river Burisa late Friday night, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. 38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river …

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River

Associated Press  

KINSHASA, Congo — A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and over 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to …

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

38 people are dead and over 100 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes

LA Times  

A ferry overloaded with people returning home for Christmas capsized on the Busira River in northeastern Congo, leaving 38 people confirmed dead and more than 100 others missing, officials and eyewitnesses said Saturday. The sinking of the ferry late Friday came less than four days after another boat capsized in the country’s northeast, killing 25 people. According to Ingende resident …

At least 25 dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
3 weeks, 2 days ago

At least 25 dead and dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

The Independent  

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At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

NPR  

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo toggle caption Kevin S. Vineys/AP KINSHASA, Congo — An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. "There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human …

Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madagascar officials say the death toll is now 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized

Associated Press  

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — The death toll rose Monday to 25 after two motorboats carrying migrants from Somalia capsized in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar, authorities said Monday. Another 48 people were rescued Sunday from the waters near the island of Nosy Be off northern Madagascar, said Jean-Edmond Randrianantenaina, the head of Madagascar’s Maritime Ports Agency. Somali authorities said Sunday that …

Death toll is 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, Madagascar officials say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Death toll is 25 after boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, Madagascar officials say

LA Times  

Bodies of migrants who were washed away after two boats capsized are seen on the shore of the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean on Saturday. The death toll rose Monday to 25 after two motorboats carrying migrants from Somalia capsized in the Indian Ocean near Madagascar, authorities said Monday. An additional 48 people were rescued Sunday from the waters …

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say
3 months ago

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say

The Independent  

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At least 4 migrants have died and others remain missing after a boat capsized off Senegal
4 months ago

At least 4 migrants have died and others remain missing after a boat capsized off Senegal

The Independent  

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More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo
6 months, 4 weeks ago

More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo

LA Times  

A boat carrying more than 270 passengers capsized on a river near Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, leaving more than 80 dead, President Félix Tshisekedi said Wednesday. It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country where overloading is often blamed, including in February when dozens lost their lives after an overloaded boat sank. A statement quoting Tshisekedi …

At least 21 Ethiopian migrants killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti
8 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 21 Ethiopian migrants killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti

The Independent  

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At least 94 people killed and 26 missing after ferry sinks off Mozambique coast
9 months ago

At least 94 people killed and 26 missing after ferry sinks off Mozambique coast

The Independent  

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Overcrowded ferry capsizes off Mozambique’s coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say
9 months ago

Overcrowded ferry capsizes off Mozambique’s coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — A makeshift ferry overcrowded with residents reportedly fleeing a feared cholera outbreak capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast, killing at least 98 people including children, local media said Monday. The ferry with an estimated 130 people aboard capsized Sunday after it departed the southeastern African nation’s coast for the nearby Island of Mozambique and at least 11 people …

At least 94 dead in Mozambique after ferry boat capsizes
9 months ago

At least 94 dead in Mozambique after ferry boat capsizes

Al Jazeera  

Most of those on board were trying to escape the mainland because of a panic caused by disinformation about cholera. At least 94 people, including children, have died and 26 others are missing after a ferry boat capsized off the northern coast of Mozambique, say officials. The vessel was an overloaded fishing boat and was not licenced to transport people, …

Overcrowded ferry sinks off Mozambique, leaving at least 98 dead, reports say
9 months ago

Overcrowded ferry sinks off Mozambique, leaving at least 98 dead, reports say

LA Times  

In a video grab from Television of Mozambique, women mourn relatives Monday in Nampula, the day after a makeshift ferry overcrowded with residents reportedly fleeing a cholera outbreak sank off the northern coast, killing at least 98. A makeshift ferry overcrowded with residents reportedly fleeing a cholera outbreak sank off Mozambique’s northern coast, killing at least 98 people, including children, …

Cape Verde: Over 60 killed as boat with 100 Senegal migrants dare to cross world's most dangerous sea route
1 year, 4 months ago

Cape Verde: Over 60 killed as boat with 100 Senegal migrants dare to cross world's most dangerous sea route

India TV News  

In another tragic incident, over 60 people are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants was found off Cape Verde in West Africa, BBC reported on Thursday. Citing authorities and migrant advocates, the news agency The Associated Press reported that the boat departed on July 10 from Senegal with more than 100 migrants. The Spanish migration advocacy group Walking Borders …

Dozens of Senegalese migrants are dead or missing after their boat is rescued with 38 survivors
1 year, 4 months ago

Dozens of Senegalese migrants are dead or missing after their boat is rescued with 38 survivors

The Independent  

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At least 17 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal’s capital city
1 year, 5 months ago

At least 17 bodies have been recovered after a migrant boat capsized off Senegal’s capital city

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least 17 people were found dead after a boat capsized in Senegal’s capital, local officials said Monday. In recent years, the Canary Islands have become one of the main destinations for people trying to reach Spain, with a peak of more than 23,000 migrants arriving in 2020, according to Spain’s Interior Ministry. The tragedy on Monday …

Indonesia: At least 15 dead and 19 missing after ferry sinks off Sulawesi island
1 year, 5 months ago

Indonesia: At least 15 dead and 19 missing after ferry sinks off Sulawesi island

The Independent  

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15 dead, 19 missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia
1 year, 5 months ago

15 dead, 19 missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia

The Hindu  

At least 15 people were killed and 19 more were missing on Monday, July 24, 2023, after a ferry sank off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island, search and rescue officials said. The boat sank with 40 people onboard just after midnight local time, the local office of Indonesia's search and rescue agency said in a statement. "Provisionally, there are …

Bodies of migrant shipwreck disaster are laid out as Italy's PM is blamed for 62 deaths
1 year, 10 months ago

Bodies of migrant shipwreck disaster are laid out as Italy's PM is blamed for 62 deaths

Daily Mail  

Survivors of Sunday's deadly migrant shipwreck near the southern Italian coast have accused traffickers of throwing children into the ocean to try and lighten their boat and escape the coastguard, before it capsized killing dozens of people. Pictured: Rescue workers recover a body on a beach in Italy on Sunday Some have blamed the country's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgina Meloni …

Death toll at 64 and dozens missing after migrant boat breaks apart off Italian coast
1 year, 10 months ago

Death toll at 64 and dozens missing after migrant boat breaks apart off Italian coast

LA Times  

Italian Red Cross volunteers and coast guard officials recover a body after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas off southern Italy. The death toll rose to at least 64 in the migrant tragedy off Italy’s southern coast after rescue crews recovered several more bodies Monday, driving home once again the desperate and dangerous boat crossings of people seeking …

Seven killed as passengers forced to jump from burning ferry in Philippines
2 years, 7 months ago

Seven killed as passengers forced to jump from burning ferry in Philippines

The Independent  

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Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 85
3 years ago

Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 85

Al Jazeera  

Maritime authorities say 50 people have been rescued after boat sank with 138 people on board. Maritime authorities said 138 people were on the 12-foot-long boat carrying cargo which sank on Monday, adding that only 50 had been rescued. Initial investigations suggested the vessel’s engine had a “technical problem”, according to Adrien Fabrice Ratsimbazafy of the River and Maritime Port …

Ship sinks off Madagascar coast; 17 dead and 68 missing
3 years ago

Ship sinks off Madagascar coast; 17 dead and 68 missing

Associated Press  

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — A cargo ship illegally carrying 130 passengers sank off Madagascar’s northeastern coast, killing at least 17 people and leaving 68 missing, officials said Monday. The ship, Francia, had left the city of Antanambe, in the eastern Mananara North district in the early hours of Monday, said the report. As it is registered as a cargo ship, it …

About 40 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off Western Sahara: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

About 40 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes off Western Sahara: Report

India Today  

About 40 migrants were feared dead after a boat carrying about 50 people travelling from Western Sahara to Spain's Canary Islands capsized, a Spanish non-governmental organisation, said on Friday. "Tragedy: forty-two people, among those thirty women, eight children and four men, died when a boat capsized off the coast of Dakhla," tweeted Helena Maleno of Caminando Fronteras, which monitors migratory …

Seven dead in Indonesia after boat capsizes while tourists were attempting selfie
3 years, 7 months ago

Seven dead in Indonesia after boat capsizes while tourists were attempting selfie

The Independent  

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Mozambique boat rescue: Thousands flee Islamic State Siege in improvised fleet.
55 years ago

Mozambique boat rescue: Thousands flee Islamic State Siege in improvised fleet.

Slate  

While maritime traffic watchers were focused on the fate of the Suez Canal–clogging cargo ship Ever Given, a different drama was taking place to the south, in the waters off Mozambique. As many as a dozen vessels joined in—”“a real motley crew of all types,” Tim Walker, a senior researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria, said, “including …

Boat disaster in Libya leaves another 20 people dead
4 years, 1 month ago

Boat disaster in Libya leaves another 20 people dead

The Independent  

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Over 40 Feared Dead After Boat Carrying Mozambique Conflict Victims Sinks
4 years, 2 months ago

Over 40 Feared Dead After Boat Carrying Mozambique Conflict Victims Sinks

News 18  

MAPUTO: More than 40 people were feared to have drowned in Mozambique’s conflict-torn north after their boat sank, the administrator of an island district said on Tuesday. The boat was carrying 74 people fleeing the violence when it sank on Sunday in the Indian Ocean between the islands of Ibo and Matemo, just north of the provincial capital of Pemba, …

27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast
4 years, 5 months ago

27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least 27 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the West African coast between Mauritania and Western Sahara, United Nations agencies said Friday. “Despite COVID-19 mobility restrictions, migrants are still compelled to undertake risky journeys,” said the Mauritania chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration, Laura Lungarotti. The boat left Dakhla, Western …

Godavari boat tragedy: 14 more bodies recovered from river, toll mounts to 26 in Andhra Pradesh
5 years, 3 months ago

Godavari boat tragedy: 14 more bodies recovered from river, toll mounts to 26 in Andhra Pradesh

India TV News  

The death toll in Sunday's boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari restrict rose to 26 with rescue workers on Tuesday pulling out 14 bodies from the Godavari river, officials said. About 20 people are still missing as the search operation continued around the accident site and downstream for the third consecutive day. The tourist boat, with more than 70 …

Up to 70 refugees feared drowned as migrant boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
5 years, 7 months ago

Up to 70 refugees feared drowned as migrant boat capsizes off Tunisian coast

The Independent  

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