At least 39 killed in migrant boat sinking off Senegal

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Nov 9, 2026
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AI GeneratedA migrant boat sank off the coast of northwest Senegal, resulting in at least 39 deaths. While 23 victims have been identified, the tragedy highlights the ongoing dangers of the perilous Atlantic route used by thousands of West Africans attempting to reach Europe each year.
A migrant boat sank off northwest Senegal over the weekend,
killing at least 39 people.
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At present, Minister, we have recorded 39 deaths.
Yesterday, we had 35.
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This morning, we were informed of four additional cases, bringing the total to
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Of those 39, 23 have been identified by their families.
Thousands of people from West Africa attempt each year to
reach Europe
on the perilous Atlantic route. Senegalese authorities also say they had
intercepted 142 migrants on Friday who were aboard a similar small boat aiming to reach
Spain
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