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Why is Spain's PM in West Africa?

Why is Spain's PM in West Africa?

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is on a second visit this year to West Africa

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

August 29, 202427m 2s

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Show Notes

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is on a three-day trip to west Africa. He's hoping to curb the record number of unauthorised migrants travelling by boat to Europe via the Canary Islands. But why is migration increasing?

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Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Joseph Keen, Bella Hassan and Patricia Whitehorne Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi