Return of gold miners expelled from Guinea: first wave of 3,400 Burkinabè received in Bobo
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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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