the congo river delta was the particular hotbed of slaving activity. it commanded the african squadron from 1859 to 1861, patrolling the west african coast looking for illegal slave ships.

The death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said Friday. About 500 passengers were on board.

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 ...