The death boat, which departed from Mauritania under cover of darkness on Jan 2, was aiming to sail to Spain’s Canary Islands, off the coast of West Africa, and reflects how irregular migration ...

Millions of people migrate to Europe each year ... The majority last year departed from Mauritania, which is at least 473 miles (762 kilometers) from the closest Canary Island, El Hierro.

By Newsbase A year ago, many market watchers were warning that it was premature to say Europe’s gas crisis was over. Now it ...

Last year, the E.U. signed a similar deal with Mauritania. In Libya, the European Union has financed the country’s coast guard, which has been accused of firing live ammunition during ...

Border officials documented a decline in irregular migration to Europe last year, primarily due to a decrease in crossings along two key routes. However, numbers are increasing in other areas, partly ...

Today’s Energy Source dives into the energy ambitions of Mauritania. The west African country is betting that its gas reserves will drum up investment and transform its economic trajectory.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs the foreign affairs ministry to expedite the identification of the victims ...

Irregular migration has become a key issue in European politics with many far ... fuelled by departures from Mauritania. "While 2024 saw a significant reduction in irregular border crossings ...