Migrant boat capsize leaves near 70 dead

Close to 70 young people are feared dead after a boat carrying mostly Senegalese migrants capsized off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean. The migration path across the Atlantic stands out as one of the globe’s most perilous routes.

The reasons behind the youths’ risky voyage to Europe are complex, rooted in a quest for a brighter future and a longing for opportunities that seem out of reach within their own country.

Senegal, like many African nations, grapples with high youth unemployment rates, limited access to education, and lack of economic prospects.

The promise of Europe’s greener pastures, stable jobs, and improved living standards becomes a beacon of hope that drives these young individuals to embark on perilous journeys.

According to Senegal’s foreign ministry through a statement, the boat left the country’s waters with approximately 101 migrants on board. Upon the rescue operations, 38 individuals were in critical condition.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) spokeswoman Safa Msehli said, ‘Safe and regular pathways to migration are sorely lacking, which is what gives room to…