European boats unfairly fishing in African waters have depleted local resources. Many African fishermen now have no fish and no hope, except in the prospects of a better life in Europe. The New York Times has more in a great article yesterday: Europe Takes Africa's Fish, and Boatloads of Migrants Follow.
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