Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean

A tragic incident occurred when two motorboats carrying Somali migrants capsized near Madagascar. With 25 people reported dead and 48 rescued, the survivors initially sought to reach the French territory of Mayotte.

A tragic incident has occurred off the Madagascar Coast, resulting in the deaths of at least 24 people. On Sunday, the Somalia's government announced that at least twenty-four people died after two boats,

Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad.

At least 22 Somali citizens perished when two migrant boats from Somalia to Mayotte capsized near Madagascar. Local authorities reported that fishermen found the boats and rescued survivors. Somalia's Information Minister declared the incident a serious issue of unlawful immigration,

A harrowing maritime disaster has struck off the northwestern coast of Madagascar, where two boats carrying Somali migrants capsized, leaving at least 28 dead and dozens more unaccounted for.

At least 24 people have died after two boats carrying mostly Somali nationals capsized off the coast of Madagascar, local authorities said. A statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said efforts were underway to "ensure the safe return of the survivors". The two boats carried a total of 70 passengers.

Twenty-four passengers were killed while 46 others survived; Somali government says it will begin evacuating survivors of two boats, which capsized off the coast of Madagascar