| Date | July 22, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Off the coast of Nouakchott, Mauritania |
| Cause | Capsizing |
| Deaths | 15+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | 10 |
| Missing | 195 |
The 2024 Nouakchott migrant boat disaster occurred on 22 July 2024, when a pirogue carrying hundreds of migrants capsized near the coast of Nouakchott, the capital and largest city of Mauritania. At least 15 migrants were killed in the disaster, with over 195 more categorized as missing.[1]