Fatick: the National Navy rescues 124 migrants at sea near Djiffère

On October 8, 2026, the Senegalese Navy rescued 124 migrants from a boat in distress approximately 37 kilometers off Djiffère, in the Fatick region. The survivors were taken to the Amiral Faye Gassama Naval Base and handed over to relevant authorities for processing and verification. The rescue operation was conducted at sea following a distress alert about the vessel.