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Joal: 12 dead in migrant boat capsize
A tragedy involving irregular migration occurred off the coast of Joal. A pirogue carrying over 200 people attempting to emigrate capsized, resulting in at least 12 deaths. Search operations are continuing to find any possible survivors. A serious maritime accident has plunged the town of Joal into mourning on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday 2025. The Joal gendarmerie brigade was alerted around 4 a.m. after the discovery of 12 lifeless bodies on Gazobil beach. A rapid
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Dakar: Civil society marches for visa reciprocity
Citizen mobilization for fairer mobility Dakar – Senegalese civil society organizations held a march on Sunday to protest the difficulties and harassment associated with obtaining visas from embassies in Senegal. Starting from the Ahmadou Malick Gaye Center in Bopp, the demonstration proceeded through Colobane, the HLM housing projects, and the Colobane market, one of the busiest in the capital. "A visa is a right": unambiguous slogans Throughout the march, the marchers chan
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Dec 14


Migration: France significantly increases aid for voluntary return of undocumented migrants
Under pressure from the UK to reduce illegal Channel crossings, the French government is significantly increasing voluntary return assistance. The amount can now reach up to €3,500 for certain nationalities, according to a decree published this Thursday. France has decided to significantly increase the voluntary return assistance (ARV) program for undocumented migrants wishing to return to their country of origin. According to a decree published in the Official Journal on Th
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Dec 5


AU-EU Summit in Luanda: Migration and the search for a "balanced partnership" at the heart of the discussions
On the second day of the African Union-European Union summit in Luanda, the issue of migration dominated discussions. Despite still widely diverging positions, the African delegations expressed their hope for a more sincere and balanced partnership. Migration, the central issue in discussions on November 25, remains one of the most sensitive topics between Africa and Europe. While both sides affirm their desire to strengthen cooperation, differences persist. Several African d
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Nov 25


Tunisia reaffirms its refusal to allow any disguised settlement of irregular migrants.
Crédit photo/lapresse.tn Tunisia reiterated on Wednesday its categorical refusal to allow any disguised settlement of irregular migrants on its territory. In a statement issued by its diplomatic mission in Geneva, on the sidelines of the 76th session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Programme , the country also condemned any political or media exploitation of the suffering of migration victims. Tunis called on donor co
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