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The Sinking of the 'Joola' Ferry
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the loss of more than 1800 lives. It was Africa's worst maritime disaster. We hear from Jean Diedhiou, one of the few survivors, and his desperate struggle to survive.
Photo of the upturned ferry before it completely sank, AFP/Gettyimages
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