Boats

Urgent Response Following Boat Capsizes in Kenyan Waters On Saturday, May 24, the tranquil waters of Kenya’s coastal counties of Lamu and Kilifi were marred by disaster as three boats tragically capsized. This unsettling event unfolded just days after the Kenya Meteorological Department had issued a stern warning about the potential dangers posed by strong winds. It almost feels like nature, in its unpredictable glory, has a way of reminding us of our vulnerability. How often do we take our safety for granted, assuming…

The European Commission has made the call to let the current fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar lapse, citing significant issues related to illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices. Jean-Marc Pisani, the EU’s ambassador to West Africa, highlighted that the decision stems from Senegal's lack of adequate measures against these harmful fishing activities. As a result, he noted, European fishing vessels will cease operations in Senegal’s exclusive economic zone starting from midnight on November 17th.…

It remains unclear why the migrants were ejected from the boats in open water. Initially, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that two vessels carrying migrants had overturned. Later, they omitted this detail, stating instead that the people were forced off by smugglers and ordered to swim. The coast guard in Djibouti revealed that the unfortunate event occurred approximately 150 meters, about 500 feet, from a beach in the northwestern region of Khor Angar in the East African nation. They confirmed…