Guinea: Taxi drivers' strike underway in Conakry, Aug. 10

Event

Taxi drivers in Conakry are on strike as of Aug. 10. The action is to demand the government increases minimum taxi fares amid rising fuel costs. The strike action started Aug. 9, with transportation disruptions reported as commuters sought alternative means of transportation. Taxi drivers also held protests Aug. 9, with participants erecting roadblocks along Route le Prince.

Increased demand for alternative transport is likely to persist Aug. 10. Further protests outside government buildings and at popular gathering sites such as along the Route le Prince in the Bambeto and Hamdallaye areas, as well as along the Fidel Castro highway are possible. Security personnel remain deployed in the capital to monitor any gatherings and potentially break up disruptive protests. Clashes are possible if police forcibly try to disperse demonstrators. Localized transport disruptions are likely, especially if protesters march along or block roadways.

Advice

Confirm ground transport arrangements in Conakry as a precaution. Seek alternative transport if necessary. Monitor local news for updates on protests and road conditions, as organizers may not announce details in advance. Avoid any protests due to possible violence. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately. Heed all instructions from security personnel.