disaster Democratic Republic of the Congo
Boat capsizes on Lake Tanganyika in the DRC
41people
People died after the boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a boat carrying about 100 people capsized near Mapera on Lake Tanganyika. Search operations were under way for remaining passengers, while the cause was unclear.
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- 41people
People died after the boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika
“At least 41 people have died”
- 49people
People were rescued after the boat capsized
“49 others have been rescued”
- 100people
AllegedPeople were reportedly aboard the vessel when it capsized
“About 100 people, as well as cargo, were reportedly on board the vessel”
The boat sank on Lake Tanganyika
“after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika”