The Centre de Coordination et de Gestion des Crises (CECOGEC) in Mali has intensified its relief efforts to address the influx of refugees from Guinea. As of November 9, 2026, the center has observed a notable decrease in arrivals in the Bamako District, largely due to the transfer of approximately 49,000 people and the reinforcement of the Kouremalé gathering site. However, sustained arrivals are still reported in several localities across the Bougouni, Kita, and Kayes regions.
According to CECOGEC, the decrease in arrivals in Bamako can be attributed to the recent transfer of refugees and the consolidation of the Kouremalé site, aimed at facilitating organized relief and return operations. Despite this, refugees continue to arrive in areas such as Yanfolila, Sélingué, and Kalana in the Bougouni region, and in Kita and Kayes regions, particularly in Kéniéba. The Malian authorities have mobilized resources to support the relief efforts.
CECOGEC has deployed 15 trucks to Kouremalé to facilitate the return of refugees starting November 9, 2026. Additionally, on November 8, 2026, the Malian authorities mobilized 49 trucks and 24 buses to transport around 11,000 people to Burkina Faso. The Burkinabè authorities have also contributed 49 buses for the repatriation of nearly 2,880 people. These efforts aim to provide assistance and facilitate the safe return of refugees.
The relief operations also involve the transfer of 182 refugees from Kéniéba to the Bamako District on November 9, 2026. Health structures in the Bamako District continue to provide medical care to the affected individuals. CECOGEC is working closely with humanitarian partners to enhance their contribution to the relief operations. The center also relies on citizen and community mobilization to support the assistance efforts.
The Malian authorities, humanitarian partners, and civil society organizations are collaborating to address the crisis. CECOGEC has acknowledged the commitment and contribution of all stakeholders involved in managing the situation. The center has called for sustained solidarity and collective mobilization to ensure the effective continuation of relief and return operations.
As the situation continues to evolve, CECOGEC remains engaged in adapting its operational framework to address the needs of the refugees. The center's efforts focus on providing assistance, facilitating returns, and ensuring the well-being of those affected. The collaboration between authorities, humanitarian partners, and local communities is crucial in responding to the crisis.
The response efforts have made progress, but the situation remains challenging. CECOGEC and its partners continue to work together to provide support to refugees fleeing Guinea. The center's commitment to coordinating relief efforts and facilitating returns aims to alleviate the suffering of those affected and promote a safe and dignified return.
Key points
- Mali's CECOGEC intensifies relief efforts for refugees from Guinea, with notable transfers and repatriation operations underway.
