Deadly migration route leaves Horn of Africa migrants stranded
30 Apr 2026, 13:06 GMT
By FRANCE24
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/deadly-migration-route-leaves-horn-of-africa-migrants-stranded
Migrants in Djibouti are making the long journey back home after failed attempts to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Gulf countries, facing hunger, detention and life-threatening conditions. Driven by poverty and conflict in Ethiopia, thousands attempt this perilous route each year, with more than 900 deaths recorded in 2025, making it the deadliest on record.