This tiny African state has such a vital strategic location that most of the world's most powerful militaries have set up bases there.
The sinkings occurred late Thursday along a route that is increasingly used by Ethiopians hoping to find work in Gulf countries or escape conflict.
At least 25 people were killed after a boat capsized on the Kwa River in southwestern Congo. Most of those who died were soccer players, authorities stated on Monday. The tragedy when the players were returning from a match in Mushie city on Sunday, said Alexis Mputu, the provincial spokesman.