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flag At least 50 die as a Congo River boat catches fire, capsizes, leaving hundreds missing.

flag A boat caught fire and capsized on the Congo River in northwestern Congo, killing at least 50 people and leaving hundreds missing. flag The incident occurred near Mbandaka late Tuesday night. flag The fire started when a woman was cooking on the boat. flag Many survivors were rescued but suffered from severe burns. flag The search for the missing continues with support from the Red Cross and local authorities. flag Boat accidents are frequent in Congo due to overcrowding, late-night travel, and poor enforcement of maritime regulations. flag The country's rivers are a primary means of transportation, especially in remote areas with limited infrastructure.

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