The situation of road safety in Guinea has become increasingly worrisome, with 251 victims of road accidents already recorded this year, a figure that has alarmed authorities and stakeholders in the transport sector. This was revealed by the Minister of Transport, Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, during a visit to Kindia on November 4, 2026. The minister was accompanied by officials from his department and met with administrative authorities, security forces, unions, and local associations to enhance awareness and emphasize the importance of road safety.
According to the Minister of Transport, the objective of his visit was to engage with various stakeholders and encourage them to take responsibility for road safety, particularly with the festive season approaching. He expressed concern over Guinea's poor international ranking in road safety and the need for a change in this trend. The minister also emphasized the mandatory registration of vehicles and motorcycles, a measure that has been actively implemented in the Kindia region to identify accident-prone areas and update statistics.
During his visit, the minister interacted with stakeholders, including unions and transport operators, sharing his experience and listening to their concerns. He stressed the need for collective action to make roads safer and reduce accidents. The minister's visit was also an opportunity to inspect accident-prone areas and assess the effectiveness of current road safety measures in the region.
The Secretary General of the Kindia Transport Union, Elhadj Bouhane Sylla, called for fairness in the application of punitive measures against traffic offenders. He emphasized the need for impartiality in enforcing traffic laws, without regard to personal or family ties. This was echoed by the Regional Director of Land Transport, who highlighted the importance of vehicle registration for traçability and safety.
The Regional Director of Land Transport in Kindia emphasized that vehicle registration is a crucial aspect of road safety, as it enables the identification of vehicles and ensures that they are insured. He noted that the goal set by the government is to make the Kindia region a "Zero Accident" zone by 2027 and that drivers must exercise caution to avoid accidents.
The Kindia region has been identified as a priority area for road safety interventions, with authorities seeking to reduce the number of accidents and make roads safer for users. The government has launched initiatives aimed at promoting road safety, including awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
Key stakeholders, including transport operators, unions, and security forces, have pledged to collaborate with the government to enhance road safety in the Kindia region. They have also called for increased public awareness and education on road safety, as well as stricter enforcement of traffic laws to reduce the incidence of accidents.
Key points
- 251 road accident victims have been recorded in Guinea's Kindia region so far this year.
- The Guinean Minister of Transport has emphasized the need for collective action to enhance road safety and reduce accidents in the Kindia region.
- The government has set a goal of making the Kindia region a "Zero Accident" zone by 2027.
