Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024Spain faced a dramatic increase in migrant arrivals via irregular routes in 2024, particularly through the dangerous Atlantic passage.
Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to SpainAt least 69 people drowned in a capsized boat heading to Spain, reflecting the perils of migration from West Africa.
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary IslandsA baby boy was unexpectedly born on a crowded boat during a perilous journey from Africa to the Canary Islands, coinciding with Three Kings Day.
Record number of migrants, refugees reached Canary Islands by sea in 2024Spain faced a dramatic increase in migrant arrivals via irregular routes in 2024, particularly through the dangerous Atlantic passage.
Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to SpainAt least 69 people drowned in a capsized boat heading to Spain, reflecting the perils of migration from West Africa.
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary IslandsA baby boy was unexpectedly born on a crowded boat during a perilous journey from Africa to the Canary Islands, coinciding with Three Kings Day.
Record number of migrants died in attempt to reach Spain this yearOver 10,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, the highest count since 2007.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group saysThe migration route connecting West Africa to Spain experienced the highest death toll on record in 2024, with nearly 10,000 reported migrants missing at sea.
Record number of migrants died in attempt to reach Spain this yearOver 10,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, the highest count since 2007.
More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group saysThe migration route connecting West Africa to Spain experienced the highest death toll on record in 2024, with nearly 10,000 reported migrants missing at sea.
Video. Weekend sees significant migrant landings in Canary IslandsThe Atlantic route sees growing use by migrants, particularly Syrians, due to stricter Mediterranean controls.
Death toll from boat that capsized off Senegal rises to 26The search for missing passengers continues after a boat capsized off Mbour, with the death toll now at 26.Refugees and migrants face extreme dangers trying to reach Europe from Senegal's shores.
Video. Weekend sees significant migrant landings in Canary IslandsThe Atlantic route sees growing use by migrants, particularly Syrians, due to stricter Mediterranean controls.
Death toll from boat that capsized off Senegal rises to 26The search for missing passengers continues after a boat capsized off Mbour, with the death toll now at 26.Refugees and migrants face extreme dangers trying to reach Europe from Senegal's shores.