Maï-Ndombe: Boat collapses after collision on the Lukeni River, all cargo lost in Nkolo

At around 8 p.m. on Friday, two boats traveling in opposite directions collided on the Lukeni River near Nkolo in Maï-Ndombe Province. The boat operated by the Maman Antoinette establishments collapsed and sank with its cargo, including salt, flour, soap, roofing sheets, clothing and cosmetics. Kutu Territory Administrator Jacques Nzenza Mongie said its manager was admitted to intensive care and the manager of the other boat was arrested. Mongie criticized the failure to enforce the ban on night navigation, while jurist Aron Matala called for more staff, training and equipment for river inspections and rescue operations.