"Barcelona or death" in 2000 — "Die at sea rather than in front of one's mother" in 2026: two slogans that sum up the Kébémer tragedy
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"Barcelona or death" in 2000 — "Die at sea rather than in front of one's mother" in 2026: two slogans that sum up the Kébémer tragedy (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A tragedy on 7 November 2026 in Kébémer (Senegal), linked to irregular migration, has left 35 dead after 21 bodies were found on the shore and more were later recovered. The article links these deaths to young people's lack of prospects and mentions the measures announced by the government.
Senegal: irregular migration, an endless tragedy? (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A pirogue capsized off Kébémer in northwestern Senegal, killing at least 35 people while the 2026 Youth Olympic Games were under way in Dakar. The article looks at the persistence of irregular migration toward Europe.
Senegal: 34 dead in capsizing of boat carrying irregular migrants (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A boat carrying irregular migrants capsized off Kébémer in northern Senegal, leaving 34 dead according to the APS news agency. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and the boat was trying to reach the Canary Islands via Mauritania.
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Mali: Prime Minister visits gold miners expelled from Guinea at Kouremalé
Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, visited Kouremalé, a transit zone for gold miners expelled from Guinea. He praised the local population's hospitality and announced food and medical aid, as well as an advanced health post.
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Bougouriba: minibus carrying gold miners returning from Guinea overturns in Gbondjigui
A minibus carrying 24 passengers, mostly young gold miners returning from Guinea, overturned on Friday at the entrance to Gbondjigui (Bougouriba), injuring several people but causing no deaths. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, and the minibus's papers were not in order.
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Mali: Nearly 160,000 people expelled from Guinea, six deaths recorded at Kouremalé
According to the CECOGEC, nearly 160,000 people expelled from Guinea are registered in Bamako and Kouremalé, with six deaths and several injured. Mali and Burkina Faso are mobilising buses and trucks to transport them to Burkina Faso.
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Guinea / Fight against illegal gold mining: 1,263 people arrested, including Burkinabè
Guinea has announced the arrest of 1,263 people of various nationalities, including Burkinabè, during operations against illegal gold mining in the Siguiri region. Territorial administrators have also been dismissed from the civil service.
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