Tragedy on the DR Congo River: Over 140 Lives Lost in Boat Fire

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Tragedy struck in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo when an overcrowded wooden boat, carrying fuel, caught fire on the Congo River near Mbandaka. The explosion, caused by a cooking fire, led to an intense blaze, resulting in a heartbreaking loss of 145 lives, with many bodies severely charred. Local leader Josephine-Pacifique Lokumu and civil society advocate Joseph Lokondo are working tirelessly in the aftermath of this disaster. This incident underscores the perilous nature of boat travel in a nation with limited infrastructure, where waterways are a primary but hazardous mode of transport. Watch to learn more about this devastating event and its implications.

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