Houndé village chief Pangabomi Bognana laid to rest

Pangabomi Bognana, the village chief of Houndé, was laid to rest in Bouakuy on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following his death on August 11 at the age of 65. The burial ceremony followed local customary traditions.

During his tenure, Bognana was recognized for his commitment to social cohesion and his collaboration with administrative authorities. Issiaka Segda, the High Commissioner of Tuy, praised the late chief for his accessibility and his role in managing various crises, including disputes involving artisanal miners at the Kari Centre site.

Bognana was also noted for resolving land and marital disputes within the community and for mobilizing local youth to serve as Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). He had succeeded his brother, Kani Bognana, to the chieftaincy.