#congo

#congo

"There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far," said David Kalemba, Inongo's river commissioner. This tragic incident highlights the dangers posed by overcrowded vessels and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations in Congo's waterways.

Grimonprez's doc Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat takes a provocative view of social and political ferment during a crucial moment in world history centered on the Congo.