Irregular emigration: 127 candidates intercepted by the Navy in Foundiougne

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Senegal

Society & Lifestyle

Irregular emigration: 127 candidates intercepted by the Navy in Foundiougne

The Senegalese Navy intercepted 127 people attempting irregular emigration in the department of Foundiougne during an operation on October 22, 2026. The Foundiougne Naval Station carried out the operation in the localities of Djirnda and Ngethie. Those intercepted were handed over to the relevant authorities. The operation followed the arrest of 378 candidates by gendarmerie units in the department of Fatick and is part of stepped-up efforts against clandestine departures.

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