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12 dead, dozens missing after vessel capsizes in eastern Congo’s Lake Kivu

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

The vessel, carrying more than 50 fish traders and their goods, capsized near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province, with about 15 people rescued…

Key facts

  • The vessel, carrying more than 50 fish traders and their goods, capsized near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province, with about 15 people rescued…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:54:57 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Death toll in Indonesia's capsized Java Sea ferry rises to 64; dozens remain missing

  2. At least 12 dead and dozens missing after vessel capsizes in eastern Congo

  3. Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens’ Acropolis

  4. Asian Games: Tejaswin Shankar wins decathlon bronze after 1500m triumph

  5. 12 missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

  6. Ten climbers missing after avalanche hits Himalayan base camp

  7. 12 dead, dozens missing after vessel capsizes in eastern Congo’s Lake Kivu

Sources

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