Bobo-Dioulasso:Economic operators in the Greater West region are mobilizing donations to support compatriots expelled from gold mining sites in Guinea. The Association of Consultation Frameworks for Economic Operators of Western Guinea provided substantial food, financial, and logistical assistance to those affected on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The donations were first presented at the Guiriko Regional Council before being transported to the beneficiaries' accommodation site.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the association's representative, Mamadi Camara, stated that the mobilization was organized urgently around its president, Mahamadou Barry, to aid the crisis committee tasked with assisting their fellow citizens. Camara explained, "Given the situation that arose, we mobilized urgently around our president to quickly meet with the crisis committee to see what contribution we could make."

The collective contribution from the association includes ten tons of rice, jerrycans of oil, significant quantities of water, and financial support to help cover fuel expenses. In addition to this, individual contributions were made by members of the association and other economic actors. Notably, Presta Sud Babali donated twelve tons of bottled water, and another entity contributed a fuel voucher worth one million CFA francs.

This mobilization highlights the commitment of economic operators in the Greater West region to support solidarity efforts for compatriots evicted from gold mining sites in Guinea.