Disaster● Elevated37m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 12:16 PM
At least 34 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal en route to Europe
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from BBC Afrique · Sub-Saharan Africa
The Atlantic crossing to the Spanish Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life.
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Sub-Saharan Africa theater · last 7 days
rising · 44 in the last 24h62
events logged
68
risk index / 100
Attacks & Assaults 21Kidnappings 17Shootings 11Robberies & Theft 5Cyber Threats 3
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