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A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 flight sent a distress signal during a night flight over Africa and made an emergency landing in Congo with all passengers safe.

The Lufthansa flight involving a Boeing 747-8 sent an emergency signal (Notsignal 7700) while flying overnight across Africa, necessitating an emergency landing in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the severity of the situation, all passengers aboard were reported safe. The incident drew significant media attention in Germany, with multiple news outlets reporting on the prompt and effective response by the flight crew to the emergency.