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Over 80 Dead in Boat Accident in DR Congo’s Maï-Ndombe Province on Wednesday

Jun 12, 2024, 02:53 PM

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has confirmed that over 80 people have died in a boat accident. The incident occurred on Wednesday on the River Kwa in the Maï-Ndombe Province, near Kinshasa. Authorities are currently working to recover the bodies. The news has been reported by various sources including ABC News and Reuters.