Shipwreck in Djibouti: 109 Migrants Die, African Union Calls for Action

The shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti resulted in the death of 109 migrants, including children, causing strong emotions within the African Union. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, called for increased regional and international cooperation to address the root causes of irregular migration, combat trafficking networks, and human trafficking. The AU reaffirmed its commitment to working with member states to promote safe migration and better protect migrants, emphasizing the need to strengthen prevention mechanisms and fight against criminal networks exploiting migrants’ vulnerability.