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- Congo authorities reported a vessel capsizing on Lake Kivu, killing at least 12 people.
- The boat carried more than 50 passengers and traders and overturned Saturday night.
- About 15 survivors were rescued while dozens remain missing.
- Village chief Félix Habiragi said the accident occurred near Idjwi Island in South Kivu province.
- Civil-society member Dorcelle Bagazane noted many passengers lacked required life jackets.
