A deadly explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital Conakry on Monday has reportedly killed at least eight people.

The number of casualties remains unverified but sources say several dozens were injured and hundreds evacuated from the scene of the blast in downtown Conakry.

Amadou Bello, an eyewitness recalls that the government has suspended academic and commercial activities due to the explosion

Bello tells WADR that the cause of the blast is still being investigated