Hundreds of pirogues, wooden fishing boats, line the beach at Nouakchott, Mauritania | Screenshot dw.com
Hundreds of pirogues, wooden fishing boats, line the beach at Nouakchott, Mauritania | Screenshot dw.com

Irregular migration to Europe is on the rise. One route that has grown increasingly popular is known as Western African route. The Mauritanian city of Nouadhibou has become a transit point for thousands of people seeking to make the perilous journey.

First published: June 7, 2024

Reporter: Anne-Fleur Lespiaut

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