Millions of people migrate to Europe each year ... The majority last year departed from Mauritania, which is at least 473 miles (762 kilometers) from the closest Canary Island, El Hierro.

Walking Borders CEO Helena Maleno said that of the 86 people, 36 migrants were rescued while 44 Pakistanis drowned in the sea ...

Today’s Energy Source dives into the energy ambitions of Mauritania. The west African country is betting that its gas reserves will drum up investment and transform its economic trajectory.

Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle ...

In February, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised Mauritania financial support worth €210 million ($229 million), to be used for migration and humanitarian aid for ...

The European Commission is overhauling its funding strategy for Tunisia after a Guardian investigation revealed abuses by the ...

Kish Island, IRNA – Mauritania's Ambassador to Tehran Sayyid Muhammad Walid Muhammad al-Razi has rejected the Western media campaign against Iran, describing the country as one of the safest places in ...

Over 40 Pakistanis are feared dead after a boat capsized near West Africa's coast. Departing from Mauritania, they aimed to ...

Spain's marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days.

Border officials documented a decline in irregular migration to Europe last year, primarily due to a decrease in crossings ...