A boat carrying migrants hoping to reach Europe capsized off the coast of The Gambia, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more missing. Rescuers saved 96 survivors from the vessel, which was carrying over 200 people toward Spain’s Canary Islands. This tragedy underscores the rising death toll on the West African Atlantic route as more people attempt the perilous journey to Europe.
January 1, 2026 Source: Al Jazeera Summary: aljazeera.com