At least 21 migrants killed in boat sinking off Senegal coast
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Senegalese Interior Ministry
Kebemer, Senegal
November 2026
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A migrant boat sank off the coast of northwestern Senegal near Kebemer. At least 21 people were killed, with only one survivor reported so far. Authorities are continuing search operations.
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