News Topic - Congo

Southern African wetland region to become world's largest protected freshwater site.
An area of the Democratic Republic of Congo containing the largest body of fresh water in Africa has been added to the Ramsar Convention's list of Wetlands of International Importance, making it the l... [WebWire - Friday, July 25, 2008]
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At least 45 killed as Congo boat sinks
KINSHASA (Reuters) - At least 45 people were killed and another 100 were missing after a boat sank on a remote stretch of river in Democratic Republic of Congo, a local government official said on Friday.
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47 Dead in Congo Boat Accident
At least 47 people died when a motorized boat sank on a river inCongo, and more than 100 people are missing, a district official saidFriday
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47 dead, 100 missing in Congo boat accident
At least 47 people died when a motorized boat sank on a river in Congo, and more than 100 people are missing, a district official said Friday.
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Congo Boat Accident
Forty-seven dead, 100 missing in Congo boat accident
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Congo Boat Accident Kills 47, 100 Missing
A motor boat has sunk in Congo, killing 47 and leaving 100 missing
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Boat sinks in Congo, killing 47; 100 missing
At least 47 people died when a motorized boat sank on a river in Congo, and more than 100 people are missing, a district official ...
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Dozens dead in Congo boat accident
A motorized boat sank in northern Congo, killing at least 47 people and leaving around 100 missing, officials said Friday.
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At Least 47 Dead in Congo Boat Accident
At least 100 people are still missing after a motorized boat sank in Congo, officials said.
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Dozens killed in Congo boat accident
Rescue efforts difficult after barge overturns on remote stretch of Ubangi river along border
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