Gambia Says the Island Is Cursed. Migrants Saw an Opportunity.

Thousands of African migrants hoping to reach Europe have flocked to a remote island in Gambia that local villagers say is protected by a curse.

By Saikou Jammeh and Muhamadou Bittaye · The New York Times – World

Thousands of African migrants hoping to reach Europe have flocked to a remote island in Gambia that local villagers say is protected by a curse.