Zoundweogo: A land conflict awareness session, supported by digital resources, was held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the Gogo town hall’s reception hall. The event brought together approximately 70 participants, including the first vice-president of the Gogo Special Delegation, traditional and community leaders, representatives from technical services, and representatives from the KIAKA SA mine.
According to Burkina Information Agency, during this meeting, participants watched a video illustrating a case of land conflict, followed by two enriching presentations. The first presentation was given by Adama Assami, human rights advisor and head of department at the Regional Directorate of Human Rights, Civic Promotion and Peace (DR DHPCP) of Nazinon. He presented the National Observatory for the Prevention and Management of Community Conflicts (ONAPREGECC), detailing its composition, missions, and operating procedures.
The second presentation, given by the Nazinon Regional Director of Human Rights, Souleymane Sawadogo, focused on “The Impact of Land Conflicts on the Community.” He highlighted the social, economic, and security consequences of poor land management and urged participants to prioritize dialogue and mediation.
This session is part of the national dynamic of preventing community conflicts and promoting social cohesion, through the use of digital tools for better awareness-raising among rural populations.