Tragic boat accident on Lake Kivu claims 50 lives

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying numerous passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. Witness statements confirm that at least 50 people died in the unfortunate event. Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes, has been the scene of many such accidents, often due to overcrowding and inadequate safety measures. Such tragedies highlight the urgent need for better enforcement of security protocols in the region.