Ferry capsizes in Congo, killing 38 and leaving over 100 missing amid holiday travel.

An overloaded ferry capsized in the River Busira in Congo, killing 38 people and leaving over 100 missing. The ferry was carrying merchants returning home for Christmas. This incident occurred just four days after another boat capsized, killing 25. Despite government warnings against overloading vessels, such accidents are frequent due to the lack of affordable public transport in remote areas.

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