Tragic boat accident on Lake Kivu claims 50 lives

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu, located in eastern Congo. Reports from witnesses confirm that the unfortunate event resulted in the death of at least 50 people. Lake Kivu, which is one of the African Great Lakes, has been a site of many such accidents, often due to overcrowding and poor safety measures. Such tragedies highlight the pressing need for better enforcement of safety protocols in the region.