In Senegal, rising sea temperatures and overfishing lead to depleted fish stock, prompting people like Djiby and Mbene Kane to risk dangerous journeys to reach Europe in search of better opportunities.

In Senegal, rising sea temperatures and overfishing have led to a depletion of fish stock, affecting the country's economy and population's diet. This has caused many Senegalese, like Djiby and single mother Mbene Kane, to embark on risky journeys, often on small boats, to reach the Canary Islands in Spain, hoping for better opportunities in Europe. Over 3,500 people died attempting the dangerous crossing, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

January 26, 2024
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