Goulgountou

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Goulgountou
CountryFlag of Burkina Faso.svg Burkina Faso
Region Sahel Region
Province Seno Province
DepartmentFalagountou
Population
  Total1,237 (2,003) [1]

Goulgountou is a locality located in Falagountou department of Séno Province, Sahel Region, Burkina Faso.

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Geography

History

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

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]

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  5. 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.