Guinea has welcomed back nearly 200 migrants who were repatriated from Mauritania after being intercepted by naval officials.

Authorities say the migrants had attempted to flee abroad due to difficult living conditions but were stopped before reaching their destination.

Their return on Thursday comes in the wake of a tragic incident at the Senegal-Mauritania border, where a Guinean migrant lost his life.

The development highlights the growing challenges of migration in the region, where many young people continue to risk dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities.