A river boat sank in western Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 22 people after the overcrowded upper deck collapsed, a local official told Reuters on Wednesday.

The river stretches for 2,900 miles (4,700 km) and is Africa's second-longest river after the Nile. By Kris Boratyn , Audience Writer 15:10, Fri, Jan 3, 2025 | UPDATED: 15:21, Fri, Jan 3, 2025 ...

A Chinese researcher has employed satellite-based remote-sensing technology to accurately identify the source of the Congo River, Africa’s second-lon. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.