Fada N'Gourma:The High Commissioner of the Gourma province, Silas Nacanabo, led the ordinary session of the Provincial Council for Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation (COPROSUR) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The session, held in Fada N'Gourma, focused on improving the coordination of humanitarian efforts to aid vulnerable populations.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the session gathered provincial stakeholders and technical and financial partners to review interventions in the fields of humanitarian aid, food, health, and nutrition. The objective was to evaluate past actions, identify challenges, and explore ways to enhance responses to humanitarian crises.

COPROSUR plays a crucial role as a coordinating and guiding body, promoting the prevention and management of emergencies, ensuring the coordination of humanitarian efforts, and integrating disaster risk considerations into provincial development plans. High Commissioner Silas Nacanabo highlighted the need for a consultation framework between public and private sectors to enhance assistance effectiveness on the ground.

Nacanabo praised the contributions of both state and non-state actors in supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing community resilience. He emphasized the importance of continued efforts from all stakeholders in assisting those affected by humanitarian crises and expressed appreciation for the financial and technical support from the NGO GIZ in the Gourma province.

The session is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving the care and support for individuals impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises.