The Malian government, led by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga, has taken steps to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the expulsion of thousands of miners from Guinea. On November 7, 2026, the Prime Minister chaired an extraordinary meeting of the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management to discuss the situation. The committee reviewed the evacuation operations, the number of people still at the reception sites, and those already transported to Burkina Faso.
As part of the repatriation efforts, the Malian government has deployed 74 trucks and 21 buses to facilitate the return of the expelled miners. An additional 100 trucks were chartered on November 7 to reinforce the evacuation operations. According to the government's report, a first convoy of 47 buses had arrived in Burkina Faso, while a group of 50 trucks was preparing to depart.
The Malian government, in collaboration with its partners, is preparing a humanitarian response to address the needs of the expelled miners. A emergency plan, valued at approximately 228 million FCFA, has been developed to provide shelter, food, and healthcare to those affected. The plan aims to respond to the immediate needs of the expelled miners and their families.
To better organize the evacuation operations and avoid creating additional difficulties in the capital, the Malian government has instructed the competent authorities to keep the expelled miners at the Kouremalé border crossing. This measure aims to streamline the repatriation process and provide necessary assistance to those in need.
The situation is becoming increasingly challenging for the local authorities in Bamako, who are struggling to accommodate the large influx of expelled miners. In the outskirts of the capital, particularly in the Mandé commune, a reception site has been set up, and the streets adjacent to the site are occupied by many expelled miners.
In Burkina Faso, a first wave of 3,400 expelled miners, transported in 48 buses, arrived at the Bobo-Dioulasso sports stadium on November 6, 2026. A government delegation, mandated by President Ibrahim Traoré, was present to welcome them. A support system has been put in place, including security checks, medical examinations, and psychosocial support.
The Malian government has also instructed the relevant departments to conduct a precise census of Malian nationals among the expelled miners. The Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management has been tasked with publishing a daily information bulletin to keep the public informed about the situation and the government's response.
Key points
- The Malian government has deployed 74 trucks and 21 buses to repatriate around 15,000 expelled miners from Guinea.
- A humanitarian response plan, valued at approximately 228 million FCFA, has been developed to provide shelter, food, and healthcare to those affected.
- The situation is being closely monitored, with a daily information bulletin to be published to keep the public informed.
