FCO advise against all travel to Guinea

Following the death of President Lasana Conte on 22 December 2008, state radio have announced today that the military was taking power and that the Constitution, National Assembly and all government institutions had been dissolved. The military has banned any gatherings of large groups and prohibited demonstrations. You should keep away from any groups that may gather at short notice. Road travel into and out of Conakry at Kilometer 36 has been stopped. This means road travel between Conakry and Freetown, for example, is not possible. The situation is currently calm but remains highly volatile.