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Why are fatal boat accidents so common in DR Congo?

Over 200 people are feared dead after a river boat capsized in the Lukeni river in DR Congo.

At least 30 people have died and around 200 people are still missing after a boat sank in the Lukeni River in DR Congo. It's the latest fatal boat accident in the central African country, where overloading boats is often the problem. Why do these fatal accidents keep happening?

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Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producers: Frenny Jowi, Bella Hassan, Yvette Twagiramariya and Nyasha Michelle
Techninal Proudcers: Francesca Dunn and Jonathan Greer
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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