WORLDJul 14 · 04:56 UTCALLAFRICA

Gambia: 131 Gambians Died On Irregular Migration Routes in 2026, Ecowas Parliament Told

A total of 131 Gambians died in 2026 while attempting irregular migration journeys, primarily at sea, according to Baye Gassama of the Network of Reintegration and Irregular Migration Data (NRIMD), reported to the ECOWAS Parliament.

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