At least 78 people dead after boat capsizes in eastern Congo, official says
Briefly

The boat, overloaded with 278 passengers, capsized on Lake Kivu, leading to a tragedy that claimed at least 78 lives; local authorities fear the toll may rise.
Governor Jean-Jacques Purusi noted that the lack of adequate safety measures, including the absence of life jackets, exacerbated the disaster, highlighting ongoing issues with maritime regulations.
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