Lake Tanganyika Capsizing Kills at Least 41

A passenger-and-cargo boat capsized near Mapera on Lake Tanganyika while traveling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities reported at least 41 deaths and 49 rescues, with searches continuing for people still missing. The cause of the sinking has not been established; a survivor said passengers woke during the night to find the vessel tilting. The disaster highlights persistent risks on the route, where boat travel is an essential and affordable option amid limited infrastructure, and vessels are often reported to lack adequate safety equipment.