Shipwreck on Lake Kivu: one dead and several missing

A shipwreck occurred on Lake Kivu on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, resulting in the death of a six-year-old child and several missing persons. The motorboat, carrying passengers from Idjwi Island to Makengere, capsized due to overloading and strong waves. According to Benjamin Mungazi, president of the New Civil Society of Kalehe, seven people were rescued, but the total number of passengers remains unknown. The civil society is urging the government to intervene to prevent future tragedies.