Maimuna Bah

Story: The International Organisation for Migration reports a sharp rise in the number of West African migrants trying to reach Europe via the Atlantic Ocean. As these numbers grow, so does the death toll. In July 2024, at least 15 people died and over 150 others went missing when their boat capsized off Mauritania. We recently met with some of the victims' families in a fishing town in The Gambia, where this heartbreaking journey began.

Published in: October 23, 2025