20 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo

At least 20 dead, more than 100 missing after overloaded boat sinks in the DRC

At least 20 people have died and more than 100 others are missing after an overloaded riverboat sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to local media. The boat was carrying more than 200 people when it sank late Wednesday where two rivers meet in Kasai province, according to local authorities cited by [] The post At least 20 dead, more than 100 missing after overloaded boat sinks in the DRC appeared first on BNO News.

10 dead after canoe capsizes in southern Ivory Coast

At least 10 people were killed and several others remain missing after a canoe carrying villagers capsized overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday between Avikam Island and Liboli Village in the Grands-Ponts region of southern Cote d'Ivoire, a security source told Xinhua on Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The passengers, including several women and children, were returning to their village after purchasing cassava when the canoe suddenly stopped before overturning, triggering the tragedy. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene after receiving the alert and immediately launched search and recovery operations. Search efforts are continuing to locate those still missing.

Guinée : 30 tonnes de poissons avariés en provenance du Sénégal saisies et détruites à Sambaïlo

Les autorités guinéennes ont intercepté une cargaison de 30 tonnes de poissons avariés, en provenance du Sénégal, avant leur mise sur le marché national. L’opération a eu lieu au poste frontalier de Sambailo, dans la préfecture de Koundara. Selon les autorités, le camion conteneur transportant la marchandise a été immobilisé puis soumis à une inspection []

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo – Heath authorities

The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities said on Friday. The post Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo – Heath authorities appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ebola deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo: heath authorities

KINSHASA, DR Congo: The Ebola epidemic has claimed more than 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a little over one month after it was declared, health authorities...

'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians

The boat tragedy in Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island that left at least 15 people dead happened due to high waves in the seat and a possible overloading of passengers, said a survivor on Saturday, while recounting the horror.

Boat sinks in Congo-Kinshasa, killing at least 20 students

Boat sinks in Congo-Kinshasa, killing at least 20 students

Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Surpasses 1,000 Cases Amid Tracing Challenges

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases, prompting urgent warnings from humanitarian organizations about severe gaps in disease containment and contact tracing. Claire Waterhouse, Advocacy Director for Doctors Without Borders Southern Africa, stated that the official case count likely underrepresents the true []

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

CDC Statement on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: July 10, 2026

Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi

A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned after a canoe he was travelling in capsized in the Simisune Channel near Libula village in the Zambezi region on Saturday morning. This was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. Shikwambi says the deceased has been identified as Nambula [] The post Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi appeared first on The Namibian.

What we know (and don't know) about the deadly charter boat sinking near Richmond

VANCOUVER — Six people, including the young captain, are presumed drowned after a charter fishing boat capsized and sank in the Strait of Georgia near Richmond on June 28. Four others were rescued from the cold water. The incident has prompted an active investigation by police and federal safety officials, with recovery efforts continuing in deep water as of July 7.

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces

Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has killed 600 people and is now spreading into provinces that had been untouched. Authorities have logged 1,759 confirmed cases since declaring the outbreak on May 15, and new suspected cases have surfaced in Kisangani, in Tshopo province, well beyond the epicenter in Ituri. — Read the rest The post Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 600 and is reaching new provinces appeared first on Boing Boing.

One dead, three injured as boat capsizes off Kuala Nerus

One dead, three injured as boat capsizes off Kuala Nerus

Heavy rains hit Ghana's capital Accra | DW News

The death toll from flooding that plunged much of Ghana's capital Accra underwater has risen to at least 12, emergency services said. The government apologised for its handling of the disaster. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

A boat transporting students sinks in Congo, killing at least 20, authorities say

Officials say a wooden boat carrying students back from state exams has sunk in central Congo, killing at least 20 people

Ebola in the DRC: At least 300 positive cases unaccounted for [Africanews Today]

Ebola in the DRC: At Least 300 Positive Cases Unaccounted For [Africanews Today]

Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne

Six (6) guinéens ont perdu la vie suite à un glissement de terrain qui a enseveli plusieurs habitations au quartier Mossikro, dans la commune d’Attécoubé, à Abidjan. Le drame s’est produit le lundi, 29 juin 2026, après des pluies diluviennes. Les victimes sont Amadou Diallo, âgé de 40 ans ; son épouse, Binta Diallo enceinte [] The post Éboulement meurtrier à Abidjan : ce que l’on sait du décès de 6 membres d’une famille guinéenne first appeared on Guineematin.com.

DR Congo Ebola Death Toll Hits 245 Amid Conflict

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola outbreak, WHO, UNHCR, Ituri, North Kivu, displaced people, armed conflict, contact tracing, humanitarian crisis

Le génocide qui hante la Namibie

Des dizaines de milliers de Héréros et de Namas ont été tués entre 1904 et 1908 par les troupes impériales allemandes dans la colonie du Sud-Ouest africain, actuelle Namibie. Leurs descendants, traumatisés, privés de leurs terres ancestrales et marginalisés par le pouvoir central, s'estiment () / Namibie, Allemagne, Colonisation, Génocide

Worst first month seen in Congo's Ebola outbreak says WHO

Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa, a senior World Health Organization official said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Africa #Congo #Ebola #outbreak Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Confirmed Ebola deaths hit 600 new cases emerge

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said yesterday, as the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak reached 600. According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele, signaling the continued spread The post Confirmed Ebola deaths hit 600 new cases emerge appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

World : Confirmed Ebola Cases In DR Congo Rise To 1,048

KINSHASA (DRC), June 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 1,048, including 267 deaths, according to the latest report released Monday by the country's health authorities, reported Xinhua.

At least 59 killed in Ivory Coast floods since rainy season began, government says

At least 59 people have died in flooding across the Ivory Coast since the start of the rainy season in mid-May, the government said on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Days of heavy rain triggered deadly flooding and landslides in Abidjan, in Attécoubé claiming 20 lives. Officials said some residents had returned to high-risk sites after previously being relocated. Source

Floods in Ghana, Ivory Coast leave over 20 dead

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential rain in the capital cities of Ghana and Ivory Coast have left at least 24 people dead, authorities said Tuesday, as emergency workers continued to pull hundreds of stranded residents from submerged buildings. Entire buildings and roads were submerged in Accra on Monday, cutting off access to several areas of the Ghanian capital and in the neighboring city of Tema. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead in Ghana, inclu

Number of Ebola cases in DR Congo surpasses 1,700

The Ebola death toll has reached 580

1 rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, 6 still missing, RCMP say

1 rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, 6 still missing, RCMP say

15 Indian tourists ‘feared dead’ as boat capsizes near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island

A boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Local newspapers have reported that 15 people have died, however, there is no official confirmation of the deceased from the Indian embassy yet. “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam,” []

Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo rise to 1,094, health ministry says

Kinshasa, June 24 (SANA) The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,094, including 277 deaths, the country’s health ministry said on Wednesday, as authorities struggle to contain one of the fastest-growing outbreaks recorded in Africa. The figures were released a day after the World Health Organization said []

Congo-Kinshasa: War Crime Convictions in DR Congo for UN Experts' Murders

[HRW] Investigate Chain of Command Further, Abolish Death Penalty

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कंगो। लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र कङ्गोमा इबोला सङ्क्रमण तीव्र भएको जनाइएको छ। एक हजार ५०२ जनामा सङ्क्रमण पुष्टि भएको घटनाहरू रिपोर्ट गरिएकोमा ४७३ जनाको मृत्यु भएको विश्व स्वास्थ्य सङ्गठनले बताएको छ। डीआरसीका जनस्वास्थ्य अधिकारीहरूले शुक्रबार जारी गरेको पछिल्लो प्रतिवेदन अनुसार ६२८ जना इबोला सङ्क्रमित बिरामीहरू हाल अस्पतालमा भर्ना भएका छन् भने २२९ जना निको भएका छन्। यो []

Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400

Congo: Confirmed Ebola cases surpass 1,400

Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 infections, spreading to a third displacement camp and killing an 18-month-old girl. Congolese Authorities confirmed that the death toll has risen to 254. The rapid spread of the disease across three eastern provinces has raised concerns among African health experts, who warn that [] The post Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) on Wednesday confirmed the death of 12 persons following a severe flash flood that submerged major parts of Accra, the nation’s capital, and surrounding regions. The service, in an official update, revealed that the victims included eight men, three women, and a child, adding that emergency responders had successfully The post Floods kill 12, displace hundreds in Ghana’s capital appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.