Left behind: The untold story of the women of Senegal | Al Jazeera World Documentary
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- Thousands of people, mainly young men, have attempted the hazardous 1,500km (930-mile) boat journey from West Africa to the Canary Islands.
The United Nations-affiliated International Organization for Migration calls them "irregular migrants" and records the numbers who fail to complete the journey. In 2022, 543 people drowned in 45 boat accidents, the IOM said.
In this film, we go to Senegal to meet some of the women who are left behind to pick up the pieces after their husbands, brothers and sons are declared missing, assumed dead, during one of these "desperate journeys".
Wives and mothers talk about their emotional loss - as well as the threat to their livelihoods without a family breadwinner.
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I think the people who tried to go overseas & returned home have a duty to tell the truth about the hardships of living undocumented in foreign lands. Its is not a easy life and many countries are not welcoming of asylum seekers despite needing and exploiting their cheap labour. People need to stop glamorizing life overseas. If the government did more to help and educate people , they would be no need for people to risk their lives for a decent standard of living. Who know's about the future of Senegal 's struggling fishing industry.
You comment that people are not welcoming asylum seekers. Sadly most countries have many people who are jobless and the world over migrants are flocking to Western countries only. How many asylum seekers should Western countries welcome. Millions? Problem with African and Asian countries is that parents are of the mindset that children must provide for them. This is the root cause of migration. One mother fled Sudan and mentions her 7 children are nowhere to be seen. 7 children seems like women are baby making machines. Parents must take responsibility for their children don't have so many when you are on the bread line
@@agnescraig2912 True. The problem with africans is they put all the burden on their kids. And even if there is a job in the city, it’s not enough to support the whole family (parents, grand parents, brothers, sisters.....) no wonder many will have to go to Europe or wealthier country.
If their gouvernement start to impose fewer children or number of children is based on income.... not so many will risk their life for dying into the sea.
Absolutely agree ! More young people need to know the truth about undocumented immigration, it’s really a rough reality better to stay back home with your family and community
True talk,thank you.
Khadijah, you have said it all. I am actually an interpreter for people who seek asylum in The Netherlands from Senegal and The Gambia and the stories they share are really hard to listen to. For me, this documentary is actually where my work comes full circle - the fact that I get a glimpse of what happens to those they leave behind. Life overseas is literally not a solution to their problems, however, it's the way the western world has marketed themselves for decades, right? (When we talk about African countries, some still refer to them as third world/emerging, but that only speaks to the power dynamics tbh) I truly believe that our local governments should be creating more awareness programs and implement sustainable solutions, because at the end of the day, the problems are still there. It is so hard, because it is so complex!
As an African studying in Italy, it is heartful listening to this video. But these people who want leave africa looking for the best life are only one wish: to help their families.
Be safe out there... italy is not easy... love from Senegal... 🇸🇳
But listen, I live in the west my whole life. I don t even can not afford a boyfriend, a relationship. Forget about having children. Financially I can not afford taking care for myself. I surely can not take care of a baby financially. I don't have the 💸 money for that.....It is not because I don't want to have a baby on my own......WHY DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN INSTEAD OF ORGANISIZING YOUR COUNTRY FIRST ?
@@shynn5827read my comment. What are you Africans thinkkkiinngggg ?
Peace, love and strength to all those beautiful mothers, wives and sisters.
Im really happy to work in this beautiful documentary as producer in Senegal with my crew and Mostafa Bouazzaoui for Aljazeera. It was a fantastic experience with beautiful people instead of there different stories. Proud of the result. Thanks Mostafa.
The strength of these Beautiful Woman 💜💜 is amazing sending prayers to the families that have lost loved ones 💔💔💔
Here in Gambia, the sister nation of Senegal we have the identical problem. The corruption both governments practice mean fishing trawlers from Asia take ALL the fish with the blessing of the governments. This leaves local people with no fish to catch and like everywhere, when a resource is limited it drives up the price beyond the reach of locals. The last minister of fisheries here is currently serving a 2 year jail term for taking bribes from the Chinese. Yet, still the trawlers persist. 🤬
It's so sad 😢😢😢
They take the fish and seek it back to other African countries. This is very sad.
The issue these leaders have is greed. This is why there’s inequality in the world. Everyone wants more and more for themselves without thinking of others. Nature always gives us more than enough. But capitalism pushes us to consume all the time , hence why these foreign fishing companies keep looking for places to exploit
You can imagine that given only 2 years.
They are all trying to combine under 1 law currency of money which is digital. They are splitting Africa up again. We have to get connected in spirit we are the true Gods and Goddesses of the Nation. Our ancestors are within us rising!
So Heart-breaking 💔Watching, listening to the pain in the voices of those mothers and feeling their loses.....words fail me. And i totally lost it at the end as one of the mothers voiced her hopes that,...perhaps her son was still alive... 😭😭😭😭😭.
Its really sad to watch as a Senegalese, may Allah keeps helping us and forgives the ones that past. Thank you for documentary, you did a great job!
Wow 😢 what an emotional documentary. Sending love and prayers to our beautiful mothers. Love from Your Zambian family.
Thanks for watching, dear Malaika.
This was a very good and educational documentary.
Thanks for watching, dear Kate. 🙌
All the governments have to do is...do their best to provide basic food and drink for their citizens and people in the country. How do you expect people to be productive or hopeful when they can't even find food for their families. Meanwhile millions are spent on other things before a basic human need like food and drink.
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But africans need to keep their birthrate at 2 per woman. It’s unjust to blame gouvernement when poor women have the most kids and complain that they can’t get out of poverty.
If women in rich countries had so many kids as well, their gouvenement on’t be able to cope.
@@YouYou-sm8tfokay, completely disagree with you…and not so great mentality either.
Corrupted governments are hopeless. They will not help the people only fatten the politicians and busibess people's pockets. The turf over the fence always looks greener. If these boys make it in Europe, good for them. Please don't forget their families back home.
I disagree. The people in the video are not living in poverty. They are well dressed and have clearly not malnourished. You can tell they have good nutrition. They have their basic needs met, but it is human affliction to long for more, which is why their men left overseas.
They seem to be living in harmony with one another and it’s beautiful to see. But it’s sad that the disruption to the local economy caused by those foreign boats caused so much turmoil and loss. My hearth goes to those women that lost dear ones ❤
Yes. In Senegal we live in communities. Close tightness communities
I also lost my lovely elder brother to the sea
May Allah have mercy on his soul 🙏
As a Wollof speaker, the subtitles are pretty accurate. Kudos!
Did the interviews and the translations... 😉
Not entirely but yes they get the point across well enough
@@noonebutme could you point out where it was botched, so to speak?
@@haddingtoniangcp2464 just in general there are many points where the captions don’t quite match up with what’s being said but Wolof and English are very different languages so it’s kinda difficult to translate. There are also some things that weren’t translated at all but they were small things that are again not easy to translate and don’t take away from the story so they did a good job overall
@@haddingtoniangcp2464 if u really want I can go through and put the time stamps for specific examples but it’s not really necessary I think
Senegalese and 🇬🇲 people need to go to the store. The government isn’t going to do anything. I’m sick and tired of people going through hardship in their own country. While foreigners makes all the profits.
I feel so heartbroken for the mothers, wives, chidren and fathers. Those mothers who go to the beach daily looking out to the sea, hoping to see a boat on the horizon, bringing their loved one back home! Honestly our African governments have failed us big time, in my country Kenya it is mainly the young women who head to the Gulf countries to work as domestic help. Many are mistreated and some even die, yet our governments do nothing! 🥲🥲
There's something u cannot take away from them or find in Europe. LOVE, a village where children are growing
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holy Quran teaches that the condition of people will not change, unless they make effort to change their conditions. It is the African regimes that made no efforts to change the conditions of the masses, since indépendance in the 1960’s. Yet
Africa has all the natural resources to feed its people.
It is not only Africa .. European nations play a great role in this
Very touching and I'm so sad to know this is happening. No economy, no infrastructure, no access NO HELP😢
Documentary for showing the bad but many guys resting and living here for the best of our country showing it!!!
She's not speaking of results she speaking of a tortured life 'work to carry on'😢
Africa we have to unite we need one another to build Africa we should stop greedy
The reason of all this is not the poverty....but ignorance about the world we leaving in....because there is a way to make a beter life in senegal.
You are not wrong. Poverty cannot be the only explanation of this phenomenon. Lack of hope is the principal cause. Leaders of Senegal must do better
@@Bluelove447 African leaders in general have let us down
Beautiful people ❤️
Thanks to my favorite channel Aljazeera English from senegalese citizen
Thanks for watching, dear Mustapha.
Very true!
Very sad
There is a wrong translation at 18.23 the man said "he did NOT go to school NOR did he learn the Quran."
Yes
What are you commenting on the Quran when people are dying at sea. Migration because of hope and life
@@agnescraig2912 if you can’t read then I’m sorry. I wonder why you’re commenting here people are dying at sea!
right i also noticed it👍👍
Hello! Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're going to replace the film to correct this issue asap.
My country is not a poor country just we need good leader for a Best live, the Senegal country most Rich that France Germany Italy and these country Europe and units Etats of America, I'm young Senegalese living in Senegal. Im feeling better, we never have a War civil or ....
This is so heart breaking watching, however; i wonder if Africans think about the future and the issues that are affecting them. First of all, why did the government issue fishing licenses to foreigners to fishing in Senegalese's water. In addition, religion is playing a huge role in keeping them poor. Why can they study something that will bring financial rewards other this Arabis religion that keeping them poor. Memorizing the Quran will not solve your financial problems. We Africans needs to move away from foreign religions. Islam and Christianity are keeping us poor why the Arabs and Europeans lives in riches. Shame on the Senegalese government for issuing fishing licenses. When will our leaders stop this foolishness?
First of all, let me take the time to respect your opinion on this documentary. Certain African leaders are just here to fill up their pockets. Selfishness is eating them up. However, I don’t agree with the fact you said religion is making us poor. I believe that religion is settled down for some reasons.
@@nafissatoukane6819 I think he meant the Abrahamic religions and not african spirituality. He's right after all, the Abrahamic religions thrived in the explosion and the suffering of africans which started back in the 7th to 18th century.😮
@@billykash491 studying this Abrahamic religion is just furthering one suffering.
@peterkyne9197 actually, their Sufism and Tidjanism is the issue. They mostly follow Islam in name and have a sect where they worship people like Amadou Bomba
Islam is in no way keeping us poor. Many families wish they could send their kids to good schools but the educational infrastructure itself is underdeveloped and many families cannot afford to send their children to school. The ones who can do, and they pray for their success in school. Arabs have not been profiting off of African peoples’ suffering, many of them are suffering themselves. Poverty is just as rampant in countries in and around the Middle East as it is in Africa.
Thank you for this documentary. It's so critical these stories are told. Heartfelt and very sad for these families. It would have been good to hear more about if the government is doing anything about illegal offshore fishing by foreign boats. It's very difficult to monitor bycatch even in functional, well managed fisheries. IT must be near impossible when there is indifference and widespread corruption in the government...
Courage mes soeurs❤if African leaders would stop fattening themselves no African would have to go over seas for better life. East or West home is best
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The problem of African continent is the our system education and professional formation. It's a base very important for development of a country.
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Almost All the Asian & African Countries are Suffering from Same Problems 🤔 mainly because of the Western Countries 🤫But being Hard Working 👍🏻still doing their best 🙏🏻 Alhumdolillah 🕋👍🏻✅ Sohail Karachi Pakistan 🌹
Why not stop the massive fishing from those big boats? That would solve a lot of the problems
would be a great solution, but usually the "big boats" are working for wealthy corporate Asian, European , and American industries that seek to offer unlimited selections to their customers 24/7 (from grocery stores to hotel and restaurant chains) - there is no way to leverage that kind of greed.
The people in this documentary are trying to make a fair living while respecting the earth and serving God, but these corporate powers worship money and profit as their God and there is no limit to what they will to to make a profit.
how can they stop these big boats or ships are from powerful countries like the west and china all african countries have pupet governments
Its sad that this is still happening to date and someone could be thinking about taking this risk right at this moment . But the current economical crisis has left most of us Africans desperate to dare abroad my question is WHY IS IT SO EASY FOR WESTERNERS TO ACQUIRE VISAS TO OUR COUNTRIES YET MAKING IT TOO HARD FOR US AFRICANS TO ACQUIRE. VISAS To THIERS ?Something should be done but I don't expect my comment to make any difference anyway I will just leave the victims and those affected at the mercy of God .
But surely Jacque you don't see the flood of your economic migrants ?
It’s easy for westerners to acquire visa to your countries because :
1) your country need tourism so any rich people from rich countries will get visa easily (as they will spene money on locals = helping economy)
2) the westerners have money so they won’t depend on your gouvenement for anything and they won’t try to overstay their visa (their countries is already rich)
Why it’s hard for africans to get visa to rich or western countries?
1) Because not many africans can pay or live in rich countries as the living standard is too different....the majority of africans are poor, only rich africans get visa easier.
2) Too many africans depend on those western or rich gouvernement to survive (welfare, free shelter, free healthcare....) as many overstay or are illegals. And they want to avoid that.
It is not only the decision of the host country, but a decision of your country. Nobody would stay, and there would be no country left if everyone was free to go.
actually it is not that easy for a westerner to get a long term visa... tell me, what would happen to me as a westerner if I was to turn up without any money and no documentation and then expect to he housed and fed and offered medical attention... you great hypocritical idiot.. and one of the biggest diseases in Africa is the God delusion... and now you run for the exit.. talk about useless and always looking for someone else to make your life better...
That'sright butt let's also not ignore the fact that most of the Western countries' governments have exploited most of our resources inthe promisee of economic growth .Lets also not forget to consider the fact that most people in the west don't consider taking odd jobs and thats all this young men need to make something out of themselves.
4:52 man ! She's beautiful
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My country is not a poor country just we need good leader for a Best live, the Senegal country most Rich the France Germany Italy and these country Europe and units Etats of America, I'm young Senegalese living in Senegal. Im feeling better, we never have a War civil or ....😢
Our country is still a "poor" country. Yes ressources have been discovered these past years only. It will take time to benefit from it properly. And that's not the most important. We need to get good education and to work hard. Even if we had all the resources on earth, that's the one key solution.
@@bertoforever07 we are you from
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Ban those trawlers, or at keast if they are going to allow the trawkers, then the companies should provide a stipend to the locals along with a monthly suply of fish. Its wrong that they greedily take everything and impact the environment and then just leave the people to struggle and there should be a boundary on how much and how close they can fish. Because reefs sould be orotected and maintained! Because as soon as these companies are done suckung these seas dry they'll be iff to another destination and the locale will be left destitute. For the life of senegal and continued prosperity of all its important that the traelers be strictly regulated and they retirn a share back to the people and environment they impact! And the company should also be contributing to the infrastructure in the form of hispitals, roads and other vital needs. Big companies should be doing this. And if leaders are not asking for these thing then they should be removed period,
I wholeheartedly agree with your perspective. The dynamics of demand and supply play a pivotal role in shaping various aspects of our world. It is undeniable that the Western world, driven by its desire for abundance and convenience, has fostered a culture of acquiring vast quantities of goods. This attitude extends beyond fishing and permeates many facets of our lives.
As a Swiss native, I know that our land does not naturally provide an extensive supply of fish. While our lakes host a modest population of fish, it is not sufficient to meet the demands of the swiss people. Consequently, they rely on an intricate system of sourcing fish from diverse locations, enabling people to access a wide range of fish species in practically unlimited quantities, readily available in every supermarket. However, it is crucial to recognize that if people were to alter their mindset and challenge their surreal consumer behavior, the necessity for extensive fishing efforts would diminish. This shift in attitude has the potential to reshape the fishing industry significantly.
Although Switzerland's contribution to the overall global demand for fish may seem relatively small when compared to a nation like Japan, it is vital to understand that the cumulative effect of individual choices can be profound. Every person has the power to shape the world through their purchasing decisions. This holds true not only for fish but also for all consumer goods, including meat, clothing, and electronics.
In essence, if we collectively embrace a more conscious approach to consumption, acknowledging the environmental and ethical implications of our choices, we can drive significant transformations. By reconsidering our insatiable appetite for quantity and adopting a more sustainable and mindful perspective, we can create a world where the trollers and fishers no longer feel compelled to deplete our marine resources. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to wield their economic influence to shape the future of our planet, taking into account the broader consequences of our actions.
I am just wondering if the people who are trying to go overseas know at least life in these countries; First you arrive in a country: You have no skills, no legal papers ( as you entered illegally a country), you need health insurance, you need job, shelter, food, etc.. Well good luck. Many Africans living overseas are returning back home after their education and working overseas for some time ( legally) I mean skilled jobs.
Amazed at their blind faith why has God who is merciful all powerful not do something about social problems
What does the Senegalese minister of maritime affairs have to say?
Pretend this is fake news and turn the other way. Saw an interview with an African leader on migration and he mentioned if all these people did not leave Africa, there would be social unrest which Africa could not handle. How about getting parents to be responsible by limiting the family-size
@@agnescraig2912 We don't know the average family size there.
However, family planning would ease the burden of having to provide for so many mouths.
Government has to live up to it's responsibilities and not "turn s blind eye".
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@@oceejekwam6829 gov't are not the only ones to be blamed. Africans lack innovation culture that leads to creation of wealth/start up companies and products.
@@pietrojenkins6901Jenkins If you could mingle with locals in any African country, you would realize how innovative Africans are against all the odds stacked against them. The podcast you just watched is a testimony. Unfortunately, you saw it wrong. You fail to see people innovating by coming together to do something about their situation.
I don't know where you live, but you have just displayed a lack of understanding of world economics. The government of Senegal's hands could have been forced to issue trawling licenses in a loan negotiation for something else they prioritised. These things are not that simple or straightforward.
Another thing is the world lending organisations give African countries crushing rates compared to what other richer countries enjoy. All these external actions cascaded down to the average person on the street. It affects the ability of their government to help actualize their conceived dreams, compared to a young in richer countries. There are government schemes to support young dreamers. I lived in both worlds and know what I am talking about.
What is killing Our African continent, is poor governance nothing else!… Fish farm do exist for many many years, but when blind leaders are leading blind tradition.. Hard to watch when you know how Pathetic our poor leaders are!… So many uninformed people, uninformed leaders still doing the same thing for thousands and thousands of years. *Japan is a good example for any country; they been blinding for decades tradition, and modernity.*
Ce qui manque à ces pays sous-développés, c'est l'éducation au sens même du terme. Chez eux, faire des gosses, c'est un réel investissement financier pour toute la tribu. Un travaille et envoie de l'argent depuis l'étranger à la famille ( père, mère, cousine, tante, tonton, petits cousins et j'en passe et on sait à quel prix on gagne son pain en Occident, qu'il pleuve, qu'il vente, qu'il neige avec tes températures qu'ils ne peuvent même pas imaginer. Lever à 4h, 5h du matin pour être au travail à 8 ou 9h le matin. Parfois, selon notre lieu d'habitation, nous pouvons passer 3 à 4 h dans les transports. Ils ne savent pas par manque d'instruction et justement d' éducation . C'est terrible pour celui sur lequel tout doit peser. J'en connais plein qui ont cesser le contact avec leur famille à cause de tout ça. Ils n'arrivaient même pas à payer leur loyer en occident. Foutaises tout ça. Je conseille ne pas envoyer de l'argent en Afrique, ce n'est pas leur rendre service.
... and another thing, what language is this?? Is this Wolof, because it doesn't sound French.
yes it’s wolof
I’m a high yellow black man, I would love to marry one of these dark chocolate beautiful women ❤😂❤
I blame the men, the men have failed their Women 🚶🏾♀️
It’s not a blaming game
@@omzy8700 sure it is, MEN are supposed to be LEADING🚶🏾♀️
@@tabbypanda82 like I said blaming will not solve the issue instead you need men and women to work together to fix the country for the better .
@@tabbypanda82 sadly many black men led countries are in turmoil. I think BM aren’t meant to lead.
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@@God.sDaughter I don’t think men should really lead at all🤷🏾♀️…. The world 🌍 is literally the way it is because of men🙍🏾♀️
Break the spirit of traditions. We are where we are because of our past decisions and we will be where we will be where we will be in the future because of the decisions made now. A wiseman Christopher Orji once said
“Where God guides he provides. But where he does not guide, poverty, sickness, disease, hardship, and the likes seem to be the order of the day.”
You have to watch what you are doing daily if you want to see different results.
Lorsque l Afrique va a unité ce sont mes européen ki viendront chez nous
Jada Pinkett trying to rewrite history when there are plenty of stories currently needing a voice..
Im from Gambia which is literally inside Senegal but never heard of the Lebou tribe!
How old are you?
@@bertoforever07 hate to do this: ask question with a question. My age relevant in this discourse?
It is not a tribe but an ethnic group
@@sibelles6153 what's the difference??
I’m from the Netherlands and i know a Lebou song, lebou goumbe.
Do Senegalese pay taxes?
*STOP BLAMING GOD* for the tragedies that befall humankind!! The scriptures says *with evil things God CANNOT be tried (James 1:13.)* SATAN is the one responsible for these tragedies!! That is not to say that your family worshiped Satan NO. *Satan is the ruler of the world. (1 John 5:19.)* He HATES people. To learn more about why God does not intervene in Satan's world, pray and ask THE TRUE God for the *TRUTH* about him. His name is found at Psalm 83:18
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The male anti migration activist has four children have three and regret having 3 instead of two. The female activist who found a solution has more rational approach to this social problem. 333 Dollars could be worth more in Senegal. These mothers and imams encouring illegal migration are committing haram or sin. Is that what religion preaches?
Just an observation, why do all these women sound so hoarse? Do they really have to scream like that to sell fish?
Are u by any chance an African?
@hlengiwemasondo2858 Why?
Whsts your Problem??? Its Wolof. Thats the way it sounds. Your sick with a colonial mindset
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Senegalese women sound like that lol, I believe it’s because of the accent of Wolof ,it’s really depend what language they speak they might sound differently.
We want change in Africa, yet foreign religion you do not about you practice.
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Actually the women are better off breeding with men who aren't so dumb as to try such a crazy thing. - Charles Darwin
Stupid comment!
...and btw doesn't fishing come along with swimming lessons? Fishermen in my opinion need to be expert swimmers. They spend enough time at sea.
They didn’t die because they couldn’t swim , try surviving that route and then talk
They start swimming as babies, if they're paying pirates to migrate to Europe those boats they're in are ill equipped for the open sea, if they break down and sink you have to swim for days with no direction.
spam comment , this can't be serious. No one referenced in this documentary died of "not being able to swim". Hope people actually watch this whole documentary and use not only their capacity for compassion, but also engage some critical thinking skills
@@soapwriter1 learn from it 😊
Germany needs more people
Are you a people smuggler commenting on Germany needs more people. It fake news people like you spread
Not this kind of people
@@gg-cr1te Racist😮
@@allthingsexplained4294 What about his reply is racist? Germany does not need unskilled, uneducated people who do not contribute, but only take resources away from taxpaying population. Why is that racist? Why do you assume race has anything to do with it?
There's legal immigration process. Don't burden country. If you have $10,000 to pay smugglers use the money to start a business in your own country
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The problem of African continent is the our system education and professional formation. It's a base very important for development of a country !!!
the no 1 problem is and has been an out of control population explosion... but people are all too messed in the head to face the truth..