Goulgountou

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

History
Since the jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso began in 2015, Goulgountou has been an area where the Islamic State – Sahil Province has operated. In January 2023, a jihadist shooting at a mosque led to nine deaths. Two men were arbitrarily arrested by pro-government Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland fighters in February 2023.

Economy
There is a small gold mine in Goulgountou. In May 2023, the Burkinabe government invested in further construction of the Goulgountou Health and Social Promotion Center.