Over 80 killed in boat accident in western Congo

Over 80 killed in boat accident in western Congo

President Felix Tshisekedi has called for an investigation into the incident on the River Kwa.

Deadly boat accidents are common in waters of Congo. (AFP pic)
BENI:
More than 80 people have been killed in a boat accident on the River Kwa in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Mai-Ndombe province, President Felix Tshisekedi said today.

Deadly boat accidents are common in waters of Congo, where vessels are frequently loaded well beyond their capacity.

“The President of the Republic is calling for an investigation into the true causes of this unfortunate incident, to prevent such a disaster from happening again in the future,” the presidency said on X.

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