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At least 139 migrants died and 84 remained missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti. Courtesy
International

139 killed as boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Monday, October 12, 2026
Nkombo residents cross Lake Kivu. The district officials have confirmed that they plan to build a 370-metre bridge that could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Rwanda

Rusizi mulls aerial bridge over Lake Kivu to link Nkombo Island

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Goma citizens walk and do their businesses freely in the city center on December 23, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Water users with existing permits on five Rwandan lakes will be required to relocate, following the release of a new master plan that reassigns their current locations for different purposes.
Environment

How new water use plan for Rwandan lakes affects businesses

Sunday, July 27, 2025
A view of Rubavu port on the shores of Lake Kivu that was inaugurated in Nyamyumba Sector on December 6, 2024. According to the Rwanda Transport Development Agency, Lake Kivu is set to receive dedicated water transport routes to improve navigability and ensure the safety of passengers and goods. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt to set up dedicated navigation routes on Lake Kivu

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. The government has unveiled a comprehensive Lake Water Use Master Plan for five key lakes—Kivu, Muhazi, Mugesera, Ruhondo, and Burera. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s master-plan to exploit five lakes

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Police spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga speaks to reporters in Rubavu District Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Lake Kivu: Police intensify efforts to minimise fatal accidents

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A screengrab from a video of the boat that sank in Lake Kivu, killing dozens of passengers on Thursday, October 3 in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Lake Kivu boat accident: Death toll rises to 78

Friday, October 04, 2024
At least 80 people have died after a boat sank in DR Congo. Internet
Africa

Over 80 people killed in boat accident in DR Congo

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Wooden boats seen transporting people and merchandise in Karongi District
Rwanda

Police bothered by risk posed by substandard boats on Lake Kivu

Friday, May 17, 2024
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Africa

Travel: An adventurous experience in Kenya

Sunday, December 03, 2023
The incident occurred in the Congo River, near the town of Mbandaka on Friday, October 13. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa

Over 40 dead, 167 missing as boat capsizes in DR Congo

Monday, October 16, 2023