Gambia: 12 bodies recovered after migrant boat capsizes off Jinack Kajata

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Gambia
World / InternationalSociety & Lifestyle
Gambia: 12 bodies recovered after migrant boat capsizes off Jinack Kajata

Twelve bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Jinack Kajata, on Jinack Island in Gambia’s North Bank region. The Gambia Red Cross announced the discovery after deploying a team to assist those affected. The number of people missing remains uncertain, and the final death toll is not known; search efforts are continuing with authorities and partners. Jinack Kajata is a departure point for migrants hoping to reach the Canary Islands.

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