At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a passenger vessel capsized in eastern Congo’s Lake Kivu, officials say

A passenger vessel carrying traders capsized in Lake Kivu, located in eastern Congo, resulting in at least 12 confirmed deaths. Local authorities reported the incident on Sunday, noting that dozens of other passengers remain missing following the disaster.

Search and rescue operations are currently underway to locate the missing individuals. The vessel was reportedly transporting traders across the lake at the time of the accident, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding maritime safety in the region.