Deadly boat accidents are common in the central African country, where late-night travels and ... wooden vessels packed with ...

By David Lewis, Giulia Paravicini and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) -The M23 insurgents who ...

As a result of a boat fire on the Congo River near Kinshasa, at least 148 people have died, and over 100 are still missing.

The floods left at least 70 dead, 150 injured, displaced over 21,000 people, and disrupted 73 health facilities.

The Okavango Delta is famous for its diverse flora and fauna along with breathtaking views. Trekking through this area gives ...

Planes serve only a limited number of cities and towns. As a result people often travel on lakes, the Congo River -- the second longest in Africa after the Nile -- and its winding tributaries, where ...

Deadly boat accidents are common in the central African country ... “Our magnificent Congo River and the lakes our country abounds in have become huge cemeteries for the Congolese people.

Across Africa, cities are growing faster than their infrastructure can keep up with. Kinshasa has unique exposure, but also strong local research capacity. The Congo River's seasonal peaks are ...

As a result people often travel on lakes, the Congo River -- the second longest in Africa after the Nile -- and its winding tributaries, where shipwrecks are frequent and the death tolls often heavy.