Ethiopia Sentenced Five Individuals to Death for Human Trafficking
Ethiopia issues historic death sentences to five human traffickers operating on the dangerous “eastern route” from the Horn of Africa, signaling a robust crackdown on trafficking networks after a deadly migrant boat tragedy, with new task forces aimed at enhancing investigations and victim protection.
Dozens Perish in Senegal Boatwreck
On September 10th, a boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized off Senegal’s coast, tragically claiming at least 26 lives, highlighting the ongoing perilous Atlantic crossings as many West Africans attempt to escape conflict, poverty, and unemployment in search of better opportunities in Europe.
