Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia's Coast
Published on: Thursday 01 January 2026
A tragic incident occurred when a boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized off Gambia's coast, with seven bodies recovered and 96 individuals rescued. The incident highlights the perilous Atlantic migration route to the Canary Islands, a path that saw over 46,000 irregular arrivals in 2024.