The fact
The provisional toll stands at 20 dead and 80 survivors, with missing persons still being searched for.
Boat accidents are common in DRC due to overloading and lack of safety measures.
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Why it matters
Ce drame met en lumière les risques persistants liés aux transports fluviaux en RDC, où les infrastructures défaillantes aggravent les bilans humains.