Mali's Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, has visited gold miners who were expelled from mining sites in Guinea. According to a statement by the Malian Prime Minister's office on Facebook, the visit occurred on November 5, 2026. The Prime Minister went to the sites of Mamarybougou and Ouenzenbougou, which are hosting citizens from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) countries.
The situation is described as a "genuine humanitarian catastrophe" by the Malian Prime Minister's office. Over 40,000 people have been registered in Kourémalé, and thousands have already arrived in Bamako. The Prime Minister's office stated that a meeting was held to develop recommendations, including making contact with Guinean authorities to understand the situation and creating an orderly framework to settle the expelled individuals at a single site, Ouezenbogou.
Following the visit, the Prime Minister met with a Burkinabé delegation led by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, Family and Solidarity Minister Passowendé Pélagie Kabré/Kaboré, and the Burkinabé ambassador to Mali. The Burkinabé ministers expressed gratitude to the Malian authorities for the hospitality offered to their nationals expelled from Guinean gold mining sites.
The Malian government has shown solidarity with the expelled gold miners, guided by the principle that "human solidarity knows no borders." The Prime Minister's office stated that Mali, faithful to the principles of the AES, cannot remain indifferent to the plight of people in need of assistance and protection, regardless of their nationality or circumstances.
The expulsion of gold miners from Guinea has led to a significant influx of people into Mali. The Malian government is working to provide assistance and protection to those affected. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to address the humanitarian crisis.
The visit by Prime Minister Maïga demonstrates Mali's commitment to supporting those affected by the expulsion from Guinean mining sites. The Malian government is working to provide a framework for the expelled individuals to settle and receive necessary assistance.
The issue highlights the need for regional cooperation and solidarity in addressing humanitarian crises. The AES alliance, comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, aims to promote cooperation and mutual support among member states, particularly in times of crisis.
Key points
- Mali's Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga visits gold miners expelled from Guinea, offering support and assistance.
- Over 40,000 people have been registered in Kourémalé, with thousands more in Bamako.
- The Malian government is working to provide a framework for the expelled individuals to settle and receive necessary assistance.
