News

Following the failure of talks between government
representatives and the teachers’ union, the teachers’ strike which started one
month ago today, continues as tensions deepen throughout Guinea.

Schools have been closed ever since the strike started and now pupils
and students have taken to the streets to demonstrate their anger.

In Conakry this morning, the main road to
the President’s office (Boulevard du Commerce) was blocked by presidential
guards to cut off access to angry demonstrators.  There are also power cuts in some areas.

The teachers’ battle for a pay rise is taking place in a context of
electoral and political conflict which led to violent rioting and repression
last month.

Government opposition has now announced an
unlimited general strike from Wednesday, 14 March 2018, to protest against what
they describe as "electoral malpractices" by the government.

Budd Guinea reports that travel in Conakry
is extremely difficult and many shops and offices are closed.  The port, however, remains open.

In view of the volatility of the situation, crew members are advised to
stay on board their vessels for the time being.

Budd Guinea

budd.guinee-conakry@budd-pni.com
Tel: 
+224 664 20 93 11 / +224 657 25 37 37 / +224 628 25 58 34