African migrants climbing fences and swimming into Europe surges

The number of migrants climbing fences or swimming to a Spanish outpost inNorth Africahas surged by more than 300%, a report suggests. Figures issued by the Spanish government reported by local press show 2,101 people arrived inCeutabetween January 1 and April 30.

This is 329% higher than the 489 who entered the Spanish port city during the same period last year, according toEl Faro de Ceuta. It reports Ceuta as a main pressure point for irregular migration toEuropein 2026.Migrantsare reportedly scaling border fences or swimming to the enclave from Moroccan waters.

While arrivals surged in Ceuta, irregular migration overall toSpainhas dropped significantly.

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In total, 7,923 people arrived in Spain during January to April this year, down 43.2% on the same period in 2025.

Arrivals in theCanary Islandshave fallen while other parts of Spain, including theBalearic Islands, have seen arrivals increase.

Meanwhile in Britain crossings of theEnglish Channelby migrants so far this year are tracking at a lower level than the previous two years.

Source: Daily Express :: World Feed