The tragic accident on Lake Mai-Ndombe, near Isongo Village, has sparked a wave of emotion and deeply shaken the province of Mai-Ndombe. The governor, Nkoso Kevani, confirmed the death of 22 people following the sinking of the whaler, and the search continues to find other bodies that could be submerged in the waters of the lake.
The scene of desolation described by the authorities on the spot is unequivocal: lifeless bodies spread out, grieving families and a human toll that could unfortunately increase. The circumstances of the tragedy, linked to the dilapidated state of the boat and its obvious overload, highlight the persistent dangers to which residents who depend on lake transport for their travel are exposed.
The provincial government, mobilized to find the missing and provide support and comfort to the affected families, demonstrates the commitment of local authorities to ensure the safety of the populations. The combined efforts of the rescue teams on the ground aim to restore order in this moment of crisis and to pay due tribute to the victims of this tragedy.
At the same time, the intervention of Senator Anicet Babanga, elected representative of Inongo, underlines the scale of the tragedy by reporting an even higher toll, mentioning at least 40 deaths. This information reinforces the scale of the disaster and highlights the urgency of concerted actions to prevent such accidents in the future.
Beyond this terrible tragedy, the shipwreck on Lake Mai-Ndombe calls for reflection on the safety of transport in an aquatic environment, and underlines the need to strengthen controls and preventive measures to avoid new tragedies of this nature.
In this ordeal, the solidarity and support of the national and international community towards the province of Mai-Ndombe are essential to support the relief and reconstruction efforts. Together, let us mobilize to honor the memory of the victims and work for a safer and fairer future for all.