More and more Senegalese are trying to reach the Canary Islands in rickety boats, by sea. For example, from the coastal town of Mbour. It is a life-threatening crossing of about 1,500 kilometres. One of the main causes of this migration are the fisheries agreements that the Senegalese state has concluded with the European Union, among others. According to the Senegalese, European and Chinese companies are completely fishing their sea, leaving them with no income of their own. The economic aftermath of the Corona crisis, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine are also causing skyrocketing inflation in Senegal. Young people are therefore going in search of happiness by fleeing Senegal. It is therefore very important to offer prospects to local people and ensure that they can "survive" locally, and not have to flee the country.
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