Which river crosses the Equator twice: The unique journey and geography of the Congo River

The Congo River is the world's only major river to cross the Equator twice, a rare feat shaped by ancient geological forces.

Congo river barge capsizes, leaving 64 people missing

KINSHASA, Congo -- A boat capsized in central Congo, leaving 64 people missing, authorities said Wednesday. The river barge ...
New York Post

Boat catches fire, capsizes in Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing: official

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat has capsized after catching fire in northwestern Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said on Wednesday. Dozens were saved ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Capsizing kills more than 100 people in Congo in the second deadly boat accident this week

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A boat with nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized in northwestern Congo, killing 107 people and leaving 146 missing, authorities said Friday, in the region's second ...
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The Lualaba River. South of Kisangani, Congo (Democratic Republic)

"The Lualaba River is the headstream of the Congo River. The Lualaba is 1800km long, running from near Musofi in the vicinity of Lubumbashi in Katanga Province. The Lualaba River's source is on the ...