In the past year, migration routes have shifted from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, resulting in thousands of deaths on the perilous journey from West Africa to the Canary Islands. A recent rescue by the Spanish Coast Guard highlighted the…
A newborn was among the survivors rescued by Spanish search and rescue services (SASEMAR) after being born on an inflatable boat with 63 other migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic to the Canary Islands. The mother and child were airlifted…
A baby boy was born on a crowded migrant dinghy en route from Africa to the Canary Islands, rescuers reported. Spanish coast guards discovered the vessel off Lanzarote on January 6, coinciding with Epiphany. Upon rescue, the baby was found…
A baby boy was born on a migrant dinghy traveling from Africa to the Canary Islands, as reported by Spanish coast guards. The infant was rescued alongside his mother and other migrants shortly after his birth coinciding with Spain’s Epiphany…
In 2024, over 46,000 refugees reached the Canary Islands, marking the highest number ever recorded. This figure surpasses the previous year’s record by approximately 7,000 individuals. Stricter Mediterranean controls have shifted migration routes, leading to an increase in dangerous Atlantic…
This Christmas, more than 1,700 migrants reached the Canary Islands, a critical stop on their dangerous journey to Europe. Reports indicate that over 500 of these individuals required rescue at sea. The influx highlights the escalating conflicts in their home…
At least 69 migrants died when a boat capsized while heading from West Africa to the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco on December 19. Out of approximately 80 passengers, only 11 survived. This tragic incident occurs as migrant…
A report by the Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras reveals that over 10,400 migrants have died or gone missing at sea in 2024, marking a record high. The report indicates that deaths have increased by 58% from the previous year, with…
Over 10,400 migrants have drowned or gone missing while attempting to reach Spain in 2024, marking a record arrival this year in the Canary Islands, according to a report by the NGO Caminando Fronteras. The organization reported that 30 migrants…
In 2024, Spain recorded a historic number of sea arrivals, surpassing 57,738 migrants by December 15. The Canary Islands witnessed the majority, with 43,737 arrivals from 1,719 boats. This surge has led to a crisis in reception facilities, particularly for…
Authorities report that over 41,000 migrants have arrived in the Canary Islands between January and November, marking a record high. In just the last two months, about 15,000 people undertook the perilous journey, many originating from Mali, Senegal, and Morocco….
