Idjwi: at least 12 dead in Lake Kivu shipwreck, passengers missing

At least 12 bodies were recovered following a motorized boat sinking on Lake Kivu during the night of September 26-27, 2026, in Idjwi territory, South Kivu. The boat, originating from Bukavu and heading north of Idjwi, likely sank due to the vessel's condition and waves after rain, though the exact cause is still unknown. The total number of passengers remains unclear, but local sources report about 15 survivors and five rescued individuals.