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At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24

What happened

At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti — full report at France 24.

Key facts

  • At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti — full report at France 24.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:43:01 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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