Goulgountou
Goulgountou | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Burkina Faso |
| Region | Sahel Region |
| Province | Seno Province |
| Department | Falagountou |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,237 (2,003)[1] |
Goulgountou is a locality located in Falagountou department of Séno Province, Sahel Region, Burkina Faso.
Geography[edit]
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History[edit]
Since the jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso began in 2015, Goulgountou has been an area where the Islamic State – Sahil Province has operated.[2] In January 2023, a jihadist shooting at a mosque led to nine deaths.[3] Two men were arbitrarily arrested by pro-government Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland fighters in February 2023.[2]
Economy[edit]
There is a small gold mine in Goulgountou.[4] In May 2023, the Burkinabe government invested in further construction of the Goulgountou Health and Social Promotion Center.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Wikiwix Archive - Unknown page".
- ^ a b "Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' by the Army | Human Rights Watch". 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Burkina Faso: Neuf morts dans une attaque contre une mosquée". La Presse (in French). 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Livelihood zoning and profiling report: Burkina Faso" (PDF). Famine Early Warning Systems Network. January 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Kabore, Elie (2023-05-30). "Local development mining fund: 1.5 billion FCFA to be invested in Falangountou in 2023 | Mines Actu Burkina". Retrieved 2024-01-02.