An overcrowded boat tragically capsized on the Fimi River in central Congo, resulting in the loss of at least 25 lives, including children, with dozens more individuals still missing. The ill-fated vessel, which departed from Inongo, northeast of Kinshasa, was carrying over 100 passengers when it overturned just a few hundred meters into its journey.
Local officials and residents are currently engaged in a search and rescue operation to locate the missing individuals, amidst fears that the death toll could rise significantly. David Kalemba, Inongo's river commissioner, confirmed the recovery of 25 lifeless bodies so far, attributing the accident to overloading, particularly at the roof level.
