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Five dead, 20 missing in Nigeria boat collision

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In Nigeria’s Delta State, five people were killed and 20 others went missing after two boats collided and sank. Delta State Police spokesperson Bright Edafe confirmed that the incident occurred in the Warri South area on a river, where two boats carrying passengers returning from a funeral crashed. Search and rescue operations have recovered five bodies, Edafe said, adding that six others were injured in the collision. Efforts to find the missing passengers are ongoing, and authorities expressed concern that the death toll could rise. Boat accidents are common during Nigeria’s rainy season, particularly on rivers and lakes. Just over a month ago, on October 30, 18 people died when a passenger boat capsized in Taraba State.

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Boat accident claims tens of Somali lives

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At least 22 Somali migrants lost their lives when two boats carrying 70 passengers capsized off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The incident, which occurred on an unspecified date, was confirmed by Somali Ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union Abdullahi Warfa. While the exact cause of the accident remains under investigation, the tragic event underscores the perilous journey taken by many Somalis seeking a better life. The Indian Ocean has become a deadly route for migrants, with numerous incidents of boat capsizing and loss of life reported in recent months. Earlier this year, at least 24 people, including women and children, perished after a boat sank off the coast of the Comoros Islands, allegedly due to deliberate capsizing by human traffickers. These recurring tragedies highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to address the root causes of migration and to provide safe and legal pathways for those seeking a better future.

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21 feared dead after boat collision in Nigeria

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At least 21 people drowned after two unregistered passenger boats capsized after colliding in Nigeria’s Lagos state, police confirmed Tuesday. The incident occurred in the town of Imore in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. The boats, each carrying 16 passengers, capsized in the middle of a lagoon. Lagos state police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the incident occurred on Monday. He said 11 passengers with injuries were rushed to the Naval Hospital in Navy Town, Alakija. Police teams, local divers and other emergency responders were swiftly mobilized to the scene. Hundeyin confirmed that efforts are underway to recover the bodies of those who drowned, adding an investigation into the incident is being conducted. Last week, 48 people died and around 150 others went missing when a boat capsized in Kebbi state. The boat was carrying around 300 passengers.

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