was overcrowded because M23 rebel conflict on land has forced an increasing number of people to travel by water. Lake Kivu lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

We'd put money on that being a shameless evocation of Moo Deng, the young, plucky pygmy hippo whose adorable antics have endeared millions. It may be a cynical marketing move, but based on the ...

GOMA, Congo — At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local governor said. A frantic search and rescue operation was underway hours ...

GOMA, Congo — At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local governor said. A frantic search and rescue operation was underway hours later ...