13 dead, 142 missing after boat accident in DR Congo
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A boat accident in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has left 13 people dead and 142 missing, President Felix Tshisekedi said on Thursday.

The accident happened on Monday when a boat sank on Lake Kivu.

A total of 37 people have been rescued; the search for the missing passengers is still underway.