Goulgountou

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]

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]