Europe records 59% decline in migrant arrivals by sea from four West African countries

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Sea arrivals in Europe from four West African countries fell 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to figures from the International Organization for Migration. The reported decline concerns irregular migration routes across the sea to Europe.

The number of migrants arriving in Europe by sea from four West African countries declined by 59% in the first half of 2026 compared with the corresponding period in 2025, according to new figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The post Europe records 59% decline in migrant arrivals by sea from four West African countries appeared first on Nairametrics.