Conakry - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
Women are not treated equally, but as a female, this does not affect me as an expat, because my being an expat seems to trump my gender. My children regularly get propositioned by older men. It is gross and makes them feel unsafe. - Sep 2022
See previous question. - Jun 2021
Guinea is a Muslim country but people are tolerant. Christianity is also practiced here. Women are not treated as equals here. Female genital mutilation is still a widespread practice here; in some cases it's done to girls who are pre-school age and younger. - Nov 2019
Guinea is mostly Islam-"lite." Very distinct tribal differences that can sometimes flare. - May 2016
It is a fairly tolerant country, with a welcoming view towards religious minorities. There is some ethnic chauvinism among Guineans, and women are not always treated as equals -- although there are a lot of women in government and industries. - Sep 2009
Foreigners are few and far between, so being foreigner definitely gets a lot of attention, which some people consider a problem. The country is mostly Muslim, but Guineans are generally tolerant. - May 2009
Expats are shielded from open displays of prejudice if Guineans have them. There are some subtle inter-tribal prejudices that will probably be imperceptible to most expats, and rarely interfere with work or social interactions. - Mar 2008
