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Deadly Shipwreck: At least 139 people, including 15 children, died and 84 remain missing after an overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized off Djibouti while heading to Yemen on October 8–9. About 82 people survived; Djiboutian authorities continue search operations, while the IOM is assisting survivors in Obock. Migration Pressures: The disaster comes amid heavy cross-border movement: the IOM recorded more than 20,000 arrivals from Ethiopia since September 10, alongside thousands fleeing Yemen into Djibouti and Somalia. Regional Impact: The UN says Yemen’s renewed fighting has displaced more than 200,000 people since early August. Separately, Israeli restrictions on foreign airline crews from countries without diplomatic ties include Djiboutian nationals, including dual citizens, affecting flights to and from Israel.

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Today in Africa — October 12, 2026: Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Killing at Least 139 Migrants; South Africa’s Suspended Deputy Police Chief Resigns

Today in Africa — October 12, 2026: Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Killing at Least 139 Migrants; South Africa’s Suspended Deputy Police Chief Resigns

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