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Coverage dated September 27, 2026

At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

A vessel carrying fish traders has capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 12 people. Authorities say the vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night on Idjwi Island. The chief of…

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a passenger vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu, officials say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a passenger vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu, officials say

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsized in eastern Congo's Lake Kivu (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    A vessel carrying fish traders has capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Congo, killing at least 12 people. Authorities say the vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night on Idjwi Island. The chief of…

  3. Al Jazeera

    At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC (opens Al Jazeera)

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    This incident comes only two days after at least 41 people died in another boat capsizing in DRC.

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