A tragic boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania, resulting in at least 69 deaths and many missing. The vessel, carrying around 160 migrants mainly from The Gambia and Senegal, was en route to Spain's Canary Islands. Seventeen people were rescued, and search efforts continue. The perilous journey has become common for African migrants seeking to reach Europe, with thousands having died in similar attempts. The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of migrants by Mauritanian authorities and the impact of EU agreements on migration.