In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, at least 78 people were killed after a ferry boat capsized in the eastern Lake Kivu, though local authorities say the death toll could be significantly higher as rescue efforts continue. The disaster comes as an increasing number of people have been forced to cross Lake Kivu, often in overcrowded vessels, as they attempt to reach Goma while avoiding travel across territory plagued by fighting between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels.

Santos Bulangalire: “Since there’s no longer a road between Goma and Minova, many people are suffering. What happened is the government’s fault. Only one boat, instead of two, left Minova today, and it took on double its usual load. If the road was operational, vehicles could have transported some of the people and goods.”