‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Salamba Ndiaye, a young Senegalese woman, has repeatedly tried to reach Spain to escape poverty and lack of job opportunities. Despite past failures and dangers of the Atlantic route, she remains determined. The depletion of fish stocks due to international agreements has worsened local living conditions, pushing many to risk their lives for better prospects in Europe.