Africa
Is Guinea safe?
L2Exercise increased caution
Is Guinea safe?
Protests, armed carjackings in Conakry's suburbs and robbery on some roads in the interior are the main risks. Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-02-24.
- Road deaths: 29.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 117 · Fire 118.
- Solo women: Conservative Muslim society; modest dress helps. Solo women face harassment and should not walk alone after dark.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Protests that turn violent with little warning
- Armed carjackings and robberies at night
- Fake police checkpoints demanding bribes
- Malaria and poor emergency care
Common scams
- Bribe demands at checkpoints
Laws visitors break by accident
- Photographing military or government sites is banned.
- Demonstrations can be banned; stay away from large gatherings.
- Same-sex relations are criminalised.
Quick answers
Is Guinea safe for tourists?
Protests, armed carjackings in Conakry's suburbs and robbery on some roads in the interior are the main risks. Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out.
Is Guinea safe for solo female travelers?
Conservative Muslim society; modest dress helps. Solo women face harassment and should not walk alone after dark.
What is the emergency number in Guinea?
Police 117 · Fire 118.
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Guinea
- World Bank open data
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