Mauritania rescues 110 migrants heading to Europe off its coast

Mauritanian authorities rescued 110 migrants from a rickety vessel off the country's coast as they attempted to reach Europe. The boat had departed from Banjul, the capital of Gambia, according to rescue officials. The incident highlights the ongoing migration crisis along West Africa's Atlantic coast, where thousands of people regularly attempt the dangerous sea crossing to Europe. This route has become increasingly popular among migrants from the region seeking better economic opportunities, despite the significant risks involved in the journey across the Atlantic Ocean.