38 dead, over 100 missing in Congo after ferry capsizes in Busira river
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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 the passengers were primarily merchants returning home for Christmas, said Joseph Joseph Kangolingoli, the mayor of Ingende, the last town before the site of the accident. At least 78 people drowned in October when an overloaded boat sank in the country's east while 80 lost their lives in a similar accident near Kinshasa in June. The capsizing of overloaded boats is also becoming increasingly frequent in this central African nation as more people are giving up the few available roads in favour of wooden vessels crumbling under the weight of passengers and their goods for security reasons.

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Dozens dead after ferry capsizes in DR Congo: Official
1 day, 18 hours 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 …

38 people are dead and over 100 remain missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes in the river Busira
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1 day, 21 hours 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 missing in Congo after a ferry capsizes on the Busira River
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1 day, 22 hours 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 days, 18 hours 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 …

Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing
5 days, 13 hours ago

Boat capsizes in Congo, 25 killed, dozens go missing

Deccan Chronicle  

Kinshasa: 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. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. There was overloading at roof level and, as far …

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25
5 days, 18 hours ago

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river. An overcrowded boat has capsized on a river in the central Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, according to officials and residents. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless …

At least 25 killed after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
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5 days, 18 hours 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 …

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo
5 days, 21 hours ago

At least 25 are killed and dozens are missing after an overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo

Associated Press  

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 bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far,” said David Kalemba, Inongo’s river …

At least 27 dead, over 100 missing in Nigeria boat tragedy
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

At least 27 dead, over 100 missing in Nigeria boat tragedy

Hindustan Times  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighbouring state of Niger when it capsized, the Niger State …

Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

India TV News  

In a tragic incident, at least 27 people died while over 100, including women were missing, after a boat capsized along the Niger River in central Nigeria, the local emergency management agency said on Friday. The accident took place late Thursday when the boat carrying mostly traders from Missa community in central Kogi state was heading to a weekly market …

Boat carrying 200 passengers capsizes in Nigeria, 27 die, over 100 missing
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Boat carrying 200 passengers capsizes in Nigeria, 27 die, over 100 missing

India Today  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to the neighbouring state of Niger when it capsized, the Niger …

At least 27 dead, multiple missing after river ferry capsizes in Nigeria
3 weeks, 2 days ago

At least 27 dead, multiple missing after river ferry capsizes in Nigeria

Firstpost  

The cause of the accident has yet to be determined. Factors such as turbulence, the boat striking an underwater snag or the poor condition of the vessel could be responsible A ferry carrying dozens of passengers capsized Friday on the Niger River near Dambo in Kogi State, killing at least 27 people and leaving many others unaccounted for, officials said. …

Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nigeria confirms that at least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after boat capsized

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighboring state of Niger when it capsized, …

At least 27 people die in Nigeria river, over 100 missing after boat capsizes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

At least 27 people die in Nigeria river, over 100 missing after boat capsizes

LA Times  

At least 27 people died and more than 100, most of them women, were missing Friday after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said. About 200 passengers were on the boat that was going from the state of Kogi to neighboring Niger early Friday when it capsized, Niger State …

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses say
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Boat capsizes in eastern Congo lake, killing at least 50 people, witnesses 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 boat carrying scores of …

At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania
5 months, 2 weeks ago

At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania

Al Jazeera  

Dozens missing after fishing vessel left from border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 believed to have been on board. At least 89 migrants and refugees bound for Europe have died, with dozens still missing, when their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, according to state media. Survivors quoted by state media said the boat had departed from the …

More than 80 passengers killed in the latest boat accident in Congo
6 months, 1 week 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 …

More than 80 people dead in DR Congo after boat capsizes
6 months, 1 week ago

More than 80 people dead in DR Congo after boat capsizes

Al Jazeera  

President Felix Tshisekedi calls for investigation after boat accident on Kwa River in Mai-Ndombe province. More than 80 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have died after the boat they were travelling on sank, President Felix Tshisekedi has announced. “The President of the Republic is calling for an investigation into the true causes of this unfortunate incident, to …

At least 94 people killed and 26 missing after ferry sinks off Mozambique coast
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 At least 94 people have …

Overcrowded ferry capsizes off Mozambique’s coast, leaving at least 98 dead, media reports say
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Over 200 dead, many more missing after Congo floods
1 year, 7 months ago

Over 200 dead, many more missing after Congo floods

Associated Press  

KALEHE, Congo — The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu. Villagers wept as they gathered around some of the bodies recovered so far, which lay on the grass covered in muddy cloths near a rescue workers …

At least 145 people feared dead after Congo boat sinking
1 year, 11 months ago

At least 145 people feared dead after Congo boat sinking

Firstpost  

Kinshasha: At least 145 passengers are missing and feared dead after a motorized boat overloaded with goods and animals sank at night on a river in northwestern Congo, authorities said Thursday. The boat had been traveling to neighboring Republic of Congo when it went capsized the Lulonga River late Tuesday near the town of Basankusu. Jean-Pierre Wangela, the president of …

At least 169 dead after devastating floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa
2 years ago

At least 169 dead after devastating floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa

Al Jazeera  

The UN estimated 2.9 million people have been displaced by severe flooding in west and central Africa. At least 169 people have died as a result of destructive rains in the capital Kinshasa, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and officials said on Friday. At least 169 people died after heavy rains🌧️ hit Kinshasa during the …

Congo's worst floods kills over 120, government buildings inundated: Updates
2 years ago

Congo's worst floods kills over 120, government buildings inundated: Updates

Hindustan Times  

More than 120 people were killed as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, authorities said. Congo Floods: A man walks past a car, stucked in the mud after heavy rains caused floods. Kinshasa city police chief General Sylvano Kasongo told AFP that the bulk of people dead were on hillside locations where there had been landslides. …

At least 120 killed as floods sweep DR Congo capital
2 years ago

At least 120 killed as floods sweep DR Congo capital

Al Jazeera  

Rapid development and poor regulation have left Kinshasa increasingly vulnerable to flash floods caused by heavy rain. At least 120 people have been killed and dozens injured in widespread floods and landslides caused by torrential rain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital, Kinshasa. Entire neighbourhoods were flooded with muddy water, and houses and roads ripped apart by sinkholes …

27 dead after migrant boat capsizes off West African coast
4 years, 4 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 …

At Least 14 Drown in Incidents of Boat Capsize in Flood-hit Districts of Bihar
4 years, 4 months ago

At Least 14 Drown in Incidents of Boat Capsize in Flood-hit Districts of Bihar

News 18  

At least 14 people drowned in three different incidents of boat capsize in the flood-hit districts of Bihar, officials said on Wednesday. Khagaria's district magistrate Alok Ranjan Ghosh said all the deceased were among the more than 20 people riding a boat that capsized in the Gandak river, in the Mansi police station area, late on Tuesday. In Darbhanga, the …

At least 14 drown in three boat capsize incidents in Bihar
4 years, 4 months ago

At least 14 drown in three boat capsize incidents in Bihar

India Today  

At least 14 people have drowned in three boat capsize incidents reported from as many flood-hit districts of Bihar, officials said here on Wednesday. Khagaria District Magistrate Alok Ranjan Ghosh said the deceased in his district were among the more than 20 people riding a boat that capsized in the Gandak river, in Mansi police station area, late Tuesday night. …

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