At least twenty-seven dead after boat capsized
MBANDAKA, CONGO – Tragedy struck Mbandaka city in Equateur Province when a locally constructed boat overturned on the Congo River on Friday. Deputy provincial governor, Taylor Nganzi, confirmed that the mishap led to the death of at least 27 individuals, while over 70 remain unaccounted for. The vessel, carrying in excess of 100 passengers, was en route to the town of Bolomba when the incident occurred. Nganzi mentioned that 27 victims have been recovered and …