Illegal Gold Mining: Experts Speak Out and Make Proposals from Korhogo

On October 9, 2026, experts met in Korhogo to discuss the dangers illegal gold mining poses to children and its effects on their education. Dosso Abdoulaye, the regional director of education and literacy for Poro, said some students leave school to work at mining sites, drawn by the prospect of easy money. He also cited girls’ school dropout, early pregnancies, prostitution, and health risks caused by pollution at schools near mining sites. The discussions also addressed the impact of illegal mining on water resources.