Mali receives thousands of gold miners expelled from Guinea
Malian authorities are providing emergency support and repatriation for thousands of gold miners expelled from Guinea.
Tens of thousands of gold miners expelled from Guinea have arrived in Mali in recent days. This mass arrival follows measures taken by Conakry on November 2, 2026, to end illegal gold mining operations.
Malian transitional authorities, with international partners, have established emergency systems to support these returning miners. The primary destination for repatriation is Burkina Faso.
The expulsion order in Guinea was issued on November 2, 2026. The Malian government is coordinating efforts to manage the influx of its citizens.