Canary Islands in headlines: migrant boat capsizes near coast; Tenerife sees deadly incidents and repatriation flights. Archipelago off NW Africa; Spain’s southernmost autonomous community.
Pope Leo will visit Algeria from April 13-15, marking the first papal trip to the country. The visit aims to promote interfaith dialogue and commemorate St. Augustine, who was born in Algeria. The trip is part of a broader tour including Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, reflecting the Vatican's focus on Africa's growing Catholic community.
A bus carrying British tourists has fallen into a ravine on La Gomera, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Emergency services are treating the injured, and investigations are ongoing into the cause, which is suspected to be brake failure. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon.
The MV Hondius outbreak has led to the repatriation of passengers by multiple countries. Seventeen Americans have been repatriated, with others evacuated to hospitals or quarantine facilities. The WHO warns the epidemic is not COVID-19, but officials urge caution as infections and evacuations continue.