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flag A ferry capsized on Sudan’s Nile River on Feb. 12, 2026, killing at least 15 and leaving several missing.

flag A passenger ferry capsized on the Nile River in Sudan’s River Nile State on February 12, 2026, killing at least 15 people and leaving several others missing, according to Sudan’s civil defense authority and the Sudan Doctors Network. flag The wooden boat, carrying over 27 passengers including women, children, and elderly individuals, overturned near Tayba Al-Khawad and Deim Al-Qarai, likely due to high waves. flag Eight survivors were rescued, while search efforts continued for about four missing people. flag The incident underscores the dangers of unregulated river transport in rural Sudan, where limited infrastructure and lack of emergency response teams increase risks, especially during flood seasons. flag Medical groups are urging authorities to improve safety measures and deploy specialized rescue resources.

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