- At least 39 people have died after a boat carrying migrants towards the Spanish coast capsized off the coast of Senegal.
- Only one survivor has been found following the incident near Kébémer, prompting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to pledge a crackdown on networks behind the dangerous crossings.
- Thousands of young Senegalese people regularly attempt the perilous Atlantic Ocean crossing to reach Europe due to severe economic hardship and high unemployment.
- In a separate tragedy near Crete, Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies and rescued 18 migrants from a vessel sailing from North Africa.
- One person later died at a health centre on the island, bringing the total death toll to 14.
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