Boat collision on the Congo River kills at least 30, dozens missing, officials say

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What happened

Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing…

Key facts

  • Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:18:21 UTC.

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  1. All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast

  2. Authorities issue shark warning over whale that swam 11km upstream in Clarence River and later died

  3. Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David

  4. Another U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 4, SOUTHCOM says

  5. Pentagon officials’ heated debates foreshadowed problems in Iran

  6. Georgia officials hunt for suspect in shooting that killed two and injured 35

  7. Boat collision on the Congo River kills at least 30, dozens missing, officials say

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