Senegal: Dozens killed in migrant boat shipwreck

At least 34 people have died following the sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Kébémer, in northwest Senegal, as reported by BBC Afrique and Jeune Afrique. The vessel was en route to the Spanish Canary Islands, a crossing known for its dangers to migrants seeking to reach Europe. The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to take firm action against the human smugglers responsible for these illegal migration routes. Search and rescue teams continue to operate in the water to locate potential additional victims. Further details have not yet been released.