A ferry carrying passengers capsized on Lake Kariba, leading to a state of disaster and calls for international assistance and reimbursement from South Africa.
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Updated Aug 17
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What happened
A ferry carrying passengers capsized on Lake Kariba, leading to a state of disaster and calls for international assistance and reimbursement from South Africa.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ferry disaster on Lake Kariba leads to State of Disaster declaration.1 source
Ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba leads to a state of disaster and international calls for aid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Lake Kariba
reservoir
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Zimbabwe
sovereign state in southern Africa
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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- South Africa hosted the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with President Ramaphosa vowing tougher action against illegal immigration.