Boat Tragedy in Congo: 21 Missing, 23 Survive

0:00A boat flipped over on Lake Hivu in eastern Congo this Tuesday, leaving at least 21 people missing after its sink on the way to Mockingar a town. Officials report 23 survivors so far, with search teams still out there working hard. The vessel had just come from a market run, but the exact cause remains a mystery under investigation. No word yet on the total number of folks on board. These tragedies hid hard in Congo, where overcrowded boats and late-night trips claim lives way too often. Estage risky roads blocked by clashes between security forces and rebels, piling on to wooden boats they can't handle the load. A provincial deputy in South Kivu called for central and local governments to step up big time, pushing for real fixes until peace returns. Rivers stay the lifeline for Congo's over 100 million people in spots with zero roads, but hundreds have died in similar wrecks lately. Rethink how we move. That's the story for today, Canada News Today, Driven by AI.