Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia, Seven Dead, Dozens Missing
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Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia, Seven Dead, Dozens Missing

A boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia, resulting in at least seven deaths and dozens missing. The vessel, en route to Spain's Canary Islands, overturned near the North Bank region. Authorities recovered seven bodies and rescued 96 individuals, many with serious injuries. A search-and-rescue operation is ongoing. This incident highlights the perilous journey migrants undertake from West Africa to Europe, with thousands having died attempting the crossing in recent years.

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