In Senegal, the lack of fish pushes fishermen into exodus

2023-11-21 16:52:24

Published on : 21/11/2023 – 17:52Modified : 21/11/2023 – 17:56

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In Senegal, the lack of fish pushes fishermen into exodus AFP – SEYLLOU

While artisanal fishing provided a livelihood for one in five inhabitants in Senegal, competition from foreign bottom trawlers, overfishing and climate change now leave local fishermen without prospects for the future. More and more of them are taking to the sea aboard their canoe, heading for Spain, in the hope of a better life in Europe.

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