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Small Boat Sinks off Senegal Leaving at Least 21 Dead
Senegal · Rest of Africa region
detected 2026-11-08T14:15:34Z updated 2026-11-08T14:15:34Z
A migrant vessel capsized off the coast of Senegal, resulting in at least 21 deaths according to the Senegalese Interior Ministry. One person was rescued from the water. A search operation is currently ongoing to find any other survivors.
Single-source report, not yet corroborated.
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Category • Disaster
Severity High
Confidence Low
Sources 1
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