Repatriation operation for Burkinabè from Guinea: 26,624 people received in Bobo-Dioulasso, three convoys already returned
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Repatriation operation for Burkinabè from Guinea: 26,624 people received in Bobo-Dioulasso, three convoys already returned (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
As of 10 November 2026, 26,624 Burkinabè repatriated from Guinea had been received in Bobo-Dioulasso, and three of the five convoys launched have returned to the country. CONASUR released this update on the inter-ministerial operation launched on 3 November.
Gold panners expelled from Guinea: the National Emergency and Rehabilitation Relief Council (CONASUR) gives an update as of 10 November (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
CONASUR provides an update as of 10 November 2026 on the repatriation of Burkinabè expelled from Guinea: 5 convoys launched, 26,624 people received in Bobo-Dioulasso, with support from Malian authorities.
Return of Burkinabè expelled from Guinea: Five convoys mobilised, 26,624 people received (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
CONASUR reports on the return of Burkinabè expelled from Guinea: five convoys mobilised and 26,624 people received in Bobo-Dioulasso as of 10 November 2026, with support from the Malian authorities.
Gold panners repatriated from Guinea: 26,624 people received in Bobo-Dioulasso (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Burkinabè government launched an operation to repatriate Burkinabè expelled from Guinea for illegal gold panning and sheltering in Mali. As of 10 November, 26,624 people had been received in Bobo-Dioulasso.
Mass repatriation from Guinea: 3,400 Burkinabè welcomed warmly in Bobo-Dioulasso by a ministerial delegation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea via Mali arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on 48 buses, welcomed by a ministerial delegation. An emergency response (security, health, psychosocial support) and plans for school and vocational reintegration were announced.
Burkina: 3,400 young people repatriated from Guinea welcomed in Bobo-Dioulasso (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A first convoy of 3,400 Burkinabè leaving Guinea arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on November 6, 2026, via Mali. A security, health and psychosocial reception system was set up, with reintegration measures announced.
Burkinabè expelled from Guinea: government delegation welcomes first wave in Bobo (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A government delegation welcomed the first convoy of Burkinabè repatriated from Mali to Bobo-Dioulasso after their expulsion from Guinea, following Guinea's suspension of artisanal gold mining. A security, health and psycho-social support system was set up for them.
Return of gold miners expelled from Guinea: first wave of 3,400 Burkinabè received in Bobo (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A first wave of 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea, after the suspension of artisanal gold mining there, arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on 48 buses. The government announced a security, health and psycho-social reception system, along with reintegration measures.
Houet: around 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from gold-mining sites in Guinea welcomed in Bobo-Dioulasso (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Around 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from gold-mining sites in Guinea arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on a first convoy of 48 buses. The Minister of Family and Solidarity announced health, psychosocial and schooling support, and job programmes for young people.
Bobo-Dioulasso: government delegation welcomes first wave of Burkinabè expelled from Guinea (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
On 6 November 2026, a government delegation welcomed in Bobo-Dioulasso the first convoy of 3,400 Burkinabè repatriated from Mali after being expelled from Guinea, following Guinea's suspension of artisanal gold mining. Security, health and psychosocial support arrangements were put in place.
Bobo-Dioulasso: 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea welcomed by a government delegation (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A first wave of 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on November 6, 2026, where they were welcomed by a government delegation. A security, health and psychosocial support system was deployed.
Burkina: 3,400 citizens repatriated from Guinea welcomed in Bobo-Dioulasso (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea after the suspension of artisanal gold mining arrived in Bobo-Dioulasso on November 6, 2026, aboard 48 buses from Bamako. The government set up a reception, health and psychosocial support system, as well as reintegration measures.
Bobo-Dioulasso: a government delegation welcomes the first wave of Burkinabè expelled from Guinea (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A government delegation welcomed in Bobo-Dioulasso the first convoy of Burkinabè repatriated from Mali after their expulsion from Guinea, 3,400 people arriving on 48 buses. The government announced support measures, schooling and vocational training.
Bobo-Dioulasso: government delegation welcomes first wave of 3,400 Burkinabè expelled from Guinea (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
A government delegation welcomed the first convoy of 3,400 Burkinabè at the Bobo-Dioulasso stadium after they were expelled from Guinea and returned via Mali, following Guinea's suspension of artisanal gold mining. A security, health and psycho-social reception system was set up.
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