With legislative elections on the horizon, Guinea is heating up. The opposition is manifesting because, more or less, they do not approve of the new electoral software, and they want Guineans living abroad to be able to vote.
There have been manifestations on both sides, which has resulted in some ethic and political fighting, as well as damage and gun shots around Conakry (none near me, don't worry). There has been looting and burning of vendor stalls in two of the markets in Conakry, including Madina, the largest market.
International news sites are not really picking up the details, but you can find more information at Guineenews. I cannot vouch for the reliability of their information, however.
Where I work and where I live, you would not know that there was anything going on, aside from hearing police sirens and seeing a few pick up trucks filled with police with riot gear and automatic weapons.
So in sum, everything is fine.
There have been manifestations on both sides, which has resulted in some ethic and political fighting, as well as damage and gun shots around Conakry (none near me, don't worry). There has been looting and burning of vendor stalls in two of the markets in Conakry, including Madina, the largest market.
International news sites are not really picking up the details, but you can find more information at Guineenews. I cannot vouch for the reliability of their information, however.
Where I work and where I live, you would not know that there was anything going on, aside from hearing police sirens and seeing a few pick up trucks filled with police with riot gear and automatic weapons.
So in sum, everything is fine.