Deadly boat accidents are common in DR Congo, where boats are frequently overcrowded with passengers who are rarely given safety jackets and often cannot swim. Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news ...

DR Congo profile Congo: A river journey Boat sinks on DR Congo lake: 45 dead, 200 missing Accidents on the waterways are common in DR Congo, often caused by overloading and unsafe vessels ...

"Goa accident today 23 bodies recovered 40 people rescued and 64 missing... Greed of the boat owner in overloading, overconfidence of travellers too. Very sad, tragic," read the Facebook post ...

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