Two Migrant Boats Capsize Off Madagascar Coast

At least 25 people have died after two boats carrying Somali migrants capsized off the coast of Madagascar while en route to the French territory of Mayotte. The boats, which departed from Mogadishu on November 2, were believed to have carried around 70 passengers, many of whom were seeking better opportunities. Local authorities reported that engine failure may have caused the capsizing, with survivors recounting their perilous journey. The UN migration agency has raised alarms about the rising number of irregular migrants from the Horn of Africa, driven by conflict and poverty. Somali officials have condemned the organizers of these dangerous trips and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Madagascar’s foreign ministry is working with the UN for the repatriation of survivors and has urged caution regarding illegal migration.