On April 26, 2026, a group of 113 Guinean migrants, including 29 women and 14 children, arrived at Conakry International Airport as part of a voluntary return program organized by Guinea in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The returnees had been living in Morocco, many of them stranded after attempting irregular migration routes toward Europe.
The operation is part of a broader initiative to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Guinean nationals abroad. According to IOM officials, nearly 250 other Guineans are still awaiting similar voluntary return procedures from Morocco. The program provides logistical support, including flights and reintegration assistance, to help returnees rebuild their lives in Guinea.
Guinean authorities have emphasized that the returns are voluntary and that returnees are not subject to any legal repercussions. The IOM has been working with the Guinean government to ensure that returnees receive psychosocial support and economic reintegration opportunities, such as vocational training and small business grants.
This latest repatriation follows a trend of increased voluntary returns from North African countries, as many migrants face difficult conditions and limited prospects in transit countries. The IOM has called for more international cooperation to address the root causes of irregular migration, including poverty and lack of opportunity in West Africa.
