⚡️ 28 people drown as boat capsizes in Congo River, Equateur province. Second incident in a week; previous incident claimed 47 lives with over 70 missing. Makeshift boats and overloading contribute to frequent boating mishaps. Lack of sound roads leads to reliance on rivers for travel. Government has banned nighttime river travel, but directive is often ignored. #CongoRiver #BoatCapsizing #PublicSafety https://www.riskmap.com/incidents/1937101/articles/195567798/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
At Least 28 People Drown After Boat Capsizes On River – Hazards Risk – RiskMap

KINSHASA, Congo - At least 28 people drowned after a boat capsized in the Congo River in Equateur province, local authorities said Sunday.[BREAK...