Six feared dead, 24 rescued as ship sinks in lake
Strong winds on Africa's deepest lake have sunk a ship in south east Congo, killing at least six passengers.
Meanwhile fishermen and Rwandan naval speed boats have rescued 24 others.
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Meanwhile fishermen and Rwandan naval speed boats have rescued 24 others.
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