A dispute over market stall rentals at the Grand Market in Kindia, Guinea, has been resolved after a meeting between local authorities and representatives of women's groups. The meeting, which took place on November 4, 2026, was attended by the prefect of Kindia, Colonel Abdourahmane Keïta, and other officials. The women's groups had been protesting against the rental fees for their market stalls.
The protest, which took place on November 2, 2026, was led by the Association des Femmes du Marché Avaria, led by Hadja Marie Avaria Camara. The women were unhappy with the rental fees for their market stalls and had threatened to continue their protest if their demands were not met. However, after several hours of negotiations, an agreement was reached, and the women's groups have agreed to withdraw their protest.
According to Hadja Marie Avaria Camara, the authorities have agreed to provide the women with a new location to sell their goods, which they find acceptable. The bailleur, Elhadj Baïlo Tall, has agreed to cede the new location, and the prefect has also provided a storage area for the women. The women's groups have promised to respect the agreement and to resume paying their market taxes.
The first vice-mayor of Kindia, Amadou Oury Barry, has explained that the agreement was reached after several hours of negotiations. He said that the authorities had agreed to provide the women with a temporary location to sell their goods while awaiting the construction of new hangars that will be specifically designed for them.
The agreement has been welcomed by the women's groups, who have promised to work with the authorities to maintain peace and stability in the market. The prefect and the mayor have been praised for their efforts in resolving the dispute, and the women's groups have expressed their gratitude for their intervention.
The dispute over market stall rentals has highlighted the challenges faced by women's groups in Guinea, who often struggle to access affordable and secure market spaces. The agreement reached in Kindia is seen as a positive step towards resolving these challenges and promoting economic empowerment for women in the country.
The authorities in Kindia have confirmed that they will continue to work with the women's groups to ensure that the agreement is implemented and that the women's concerns are addressed. The agreement is seen as a model for resolving similar disputes in other parts of the country, and it is hoped that it will contribute to promoting peace and stability in Guinea.
Key points
- Authorities in Kindia, Guinea, have reached an agreement with women's groups to resolve a dispute over market stall rentals.
- The agreement provides for a temporary location for the women to sell their goods while awaiting the construction of new hangars.
- The dispute has highlighted the challenges faced by women's groups in Guinea, who often struggle to access affordable and secure market spaces.
