Guéckédou residents contest water bills amid prolonged shortage

In Guéckédou, Guinea, residents are protesting against the Société des eaux de Guinée (SEG) due to a lack of potable water that has lasted for several months. Despite the absence of service in various sectors, customers report that they continue to receive regular utility bills, leading to widespread frustration.

Local residents have been forced to rely on wells and boreholes to meet their domestic needs. While official information regarding the cause of the shortage remains unavailable to the public, an internal source within the local SEG management suggested the interruption may be due to a fuel shortage. This shortage reportedly prevents the generators required for pumping installations from operating normally.