Migration · Kebemer, Senegal · November 8, 2026

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 35 dead

Reported by 6 outlets · first reported Nov 8, 3:40 PM ET

A boat carrying migrants sank off Kebemer in northwest Senegal. At least 35 people died, up from 21 first reported. Searches for survivors continue.

Why it matters

The Atlantic route to Europe remains deadly.

Background

Thousands try to reach Spain's Canary Islands from West Africa.

The story so far

1. Nov 8Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 35 dead
2. Nov 9Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 39 dead

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Sources

• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Nov 8, 7:23 PM ET
• France 24 ↗Nov 8, 3:40 PM ET
• Tagesschau ↗Nov 8, 7:32 PM ET

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