Guinea Conakry: Life on the Edge | Deadliest Journeys

In Guinea Conakry, at the wheel of their truck, Mamady and her sons face torrential downpours which make the track nightmarish. The abundant rains and the 1,300 streams and rivers that run through the country gave it its nickname: the water tower. However, running water is rare in the country and, to have access to it, it is sometimes necessary to install giant cisterns. Transporting these tanks by bush taxi over the rutted tracks is no easy task. After the palm oil harvest, which provides a minimum of income for residents, only motorcycles can transport the precious liquid. Loaded with dozens of cans, they set off on chaotic tracks on which anything can happen.

Directors: Philippe LAFAIX, Frédéric ELHORGA

[jordanmntungwa]

please do a documentary on the lives of the politicians from the exact same place

[davianoinglesias]

As a Kenyan I can't believe there are contries that are this poor on this continent. We always complain about poverty and corruption but this is on a whole new level.

[germainederandamie]

i have to visit this country once and stay with the people in the villages and experience there kindness and love. I would give back what i can. Hope this will come one day! Bless the country and its people. Hope better times are coming for them

[aneesahmed]

Seeing the suffering of our African brothers saddens me all the time but thier willpower and resilience in the face of hardships is amazing. Stay strong brother and God bless you and your family a happy and safe life. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰

[FreshtexBlackman]

So many things I've seen here to make you cry, the little girl at the market, the old man and his sons, the little road repair guys, the palm oil motorcyclist (Who I hope the producers helped out of his bad situation).

[EngageWriters]

I am inspired by the resilience of Mamadou's boys. Strong and healthy, they don't give up, even when it gets tough, they still give themselves hope, for they know that joy comes at the end. It gave me great relief to see them arrive home, tired but relieved, to see their father put food on the table. The things I want to see! May God bless every hard-working person reading this comment. God, who feeds the sparrow, never fails to provide for everyone of his children, in different ways!

[ericmuthui]

This makes me appreciate Kenya even more...brilliant documentaries as usual 👌🏽

[qrnkbke]

I was myself on the edge watching this breathtaking documentary. imagine what we have and sort of life exist in guinea. Does anyone agree with me to rise funds for that village to refurbish the hospital and provide a nurse.. Emotional

[ahoosifoou]

it makes me feel stuffy watching these awesome men struggle through despite the hardship. real breadwinners for their families.

[paquitoignacio]

Feel sorry for this people, I admire them for their brilliant efforts to earn a living for the sake of their family and children.

[sophienyambura]

My heart is breaking watching this. I - have no words. All I can be is grateful for my life which is not perfect or easy but easier than this

[johnhunter]

Lord, bless these people with strength and faith in You. And forgive me when I complain about my hardships which are laughable in comparison. Amen

[KWIZERA]

This makes me fall in love with my country RWANDA
❤

[sudheermanaf]

What a marvellous documentary.. and of course im so sad of their living conditions 😢. Infrastructure is the key of each country's success.

[kenwallaz]

What disgusts me is seeing the politicians and government officials from Guinea, booked in expensive hotels in Dubai, while the citizens back home are suffering.

[swapnillondhe]

Very struggling life but these people are making a happy life God bless you 🙏🙏

[thulanibuthelezi]

Thank for your relentless effort gving us this documentaries 👏

[mahdiyusuf]

Until the people rise and change their leadership nothing will change for my mother land Africa.

[tonniewambui]

Let’s not just see the negatives….the sufferings and all that……. Just appreciate how beautiful Africa is❤❤❤😍😍 I love Africa my mother land

[thulanimaurris]

As South African I know that poor road infrastructure contributes to the isolation and marginalization of African countries, exacerbating socio-economic disparities. In addition to the dire state of roads, the lack of access to clean tap water remains a persistent challenge in many rural areas in our continent. I'm grateful that South Africa has a good core infrastructure network such as a transport system, power, communications network, sewage and water.