Several thousand African migrants arrive in the Canary Islands, "state of emergency" declared on one of the Spanish islands

The number of migrants arriving in the Canary Islands has surged dramatically, with nearly 6,000 arrivals since November 1, surpassing earlier totals for the year. This increase comes despite a previous decline in arrivals, highlighting the dangers of the crossing. The total for 2023 has now exceeded 19,000, although it remains below the peak seen in 2024.