The Associated Press had rare access to a night patrol by Senegal's navy as it scanned the sea for a growing number of ...

It lies in the Gulf of Guinea, 20 miles off the west coast of Africa, one of four islands in an archipelago. The three others—São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón—are deepwater isles formed ...

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, ...

Uninhabited until the Portuguese arrived in 1471, the equatorial African island of Príncipe has a ... it lies 150 miles off the coast of West Africa, and is the smaller and wilder partner in ...

Senegal's navy has intercepted nearly 1,000 would-be illegal migrants departing from the coast of the West African county in the last month, according to posts on its social media account.

Known for its pristine beaches, sparkling Atlantic waters, and year-round tropical climate, Sal in Cape Verde offers a unique blend of West ... islands are situated off the northwest coast of ...

Wooden fishing boats are often used by migrants leaving Senegal (archive photo) At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast. Authorities say more than ...

Senegalese sailors prepare their zodiacs during a mission to search for migrant boats near the coast of Dakar, Senegal on Nov ...