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At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou

2018–present Argentine monetary crisis — At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, Mali. [https://apnews.com/article/mali-boat-accident-dire-timbuktu

Published January 13, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2018–present Argentine monetary crisis.

At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, Mali. [https://apnews.com/article/mali-boat-accident-dire-timbuktu-783e105afd038734d4bf1823dba5475c (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-13).