Boat capsizes in Lake Albert, killing 26

when their boat capsized off Tunisia’s coast as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, Tunisian authorities said.The Tunisian coastguard rescued five people and the search for more was continuing 

"At least 20 migrants and refugees have drowned after their boat capsized near Tunisia. 45 people were onboard trying to reach Europe when the boat sank.

More than 600 people have drowned in the Mediterranean this year on what 

UN calls the deadlies "

The boat carrying about 57 people and goods capsized near Songa-Lendu landing site while sailing to Panyimur weekly market in Pakwach District. Searching continues.

8 bodies including those of 2 children were recovered by fishermen on Tuesday night and 6 were retrieved yesterday afternoon near Wanseko landing site.

At least 14 bodies so far retrieved from Lake Albert and several others still missing following boat accident in Buliisa district on Tuesday this week.