demonstrations in Conakry against rising fuel prices

Mamadjan does not know how to get to work this morning. Faced with the difficulties of traffic in Conakry, he finally opts for a motorcycle taxi
But it's only a few meters. Arrived on the axis "The prince", the road is blocked by the demonstrators. He is forced to turn around and can not go to the store he keeps farther in the city.

The price of fuel has increased by 25% since Monday, from 8,000 to 10,000 Guinean francs per liter. Trade unions and opposition parties call for a strike and days off until Friday, July 6th. They want a price cut before bargaining.

For fear of falling on clashes between police and protesters, there were few people at gas stations and on the roads. The only ones to stand out: the moto-taxi. Uls have even increased their rates.

Those who can not afford to travel by motorcycle taxi are in traffic jams to avoid the axes where the events take place. Or they have to walk, sometimes kilometers.

This year the maintenance of the price of fuel at the pump has cost the government in subsidies. No question for the authorities to come back on this rise. If there is a dialogue, it will be about possible measures against the risk of soaring food prices, inevitable following an increase in fuel.