Migrants to Europe face Atlantic obstacle
During recent days, the coastguards of Mauritania and Senegal intercepted more than 750 irregular migrants who attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean aboard dilapidated boats toward the Spanish islands, as part of efforts to combat illegal migration. The Senegalese navy announced that it had intercepted a boat carrying 210 people, some of whom were suffering from serious illnesses, in addition to arresting 246 migrants off the coast. Meanwhile, Mauritanian coastguards managed to rescue 315 individuals, some of whom were infants. The number of migrants reaching the Canary Islands has significantly decreased since 2024, with a total of 4,400 people arriving by mid-July 2026—about 60% less than the previous year. This decline is attributed to intensified border controls and agreements between the European Union, Spain, and North and West African countries.
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