Migration · Kebemer, Senegal · November 9, 2026

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 39 dead

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 7:58 AM ET

The death toll rose to 39 after a Europe-bound boat capsized off Louga. Twenty-three victims were identified. The route to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous.

Why it matters

It shows the risk of the Atlantic route to Europe.

Background

Many West African migrants try to reach the Canaries.

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

• BBC News ↗Nov 9, 11:33 AM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 9, 9:20 AM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 9, 7:58 AM ET

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