At least 12 dead after migrant boat sinks off Gambia

Summary

At least 12 people died after a migrant boat sank off The Gambia, Euronews reports. The International Organization for Migration says increased controls in traditional departure spots in Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal have pushed some migrants seeking to reach Europe farther south, toward countries such as The Gambia.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   16 Oct 2026, 08:43 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that at least 12 people died after a migrant boat sank off The Gambia, and says the IOM links increased controls in traditional departure spots to migrants moving farther south.