Warden Information
2008 Embassy mESSAGES
- The Government of Guinea announced this morning that President Conte has died. Elements of the Guinean military declared that a coup is under way, and proclaimed the dissolution of the government and the suspension of the constitution and all political and union activity until further notice (December 23, 2008)
- The Embassy is issuing this Warden Message to remind all American citizens during the holiday season that the security situation in Conakry, due to potential incidents of violent crime and public disturbances, remains unpredictable. (December 19, 2008)
- To inform American citizens of the increase in violent crime directed at motor vehicle occupants traveling within the city of Conakry late at night, as well as airline passengers arriving on late-night flights at Conakry's Gbessia international airport. (November 26, 2008)
- The security situation in Conakry remains uncertain. (November 10, 2008)
- There are numerous demonstrations and protests against fuel prices at several locations in Conakry, many are blocking roadways. (November 4, 2008)
- The Embassy would like to remind all American citizens that November 1 is the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Guinean army. (October 29, 2008)
- All nonessential travel within Conakry between midnight and dawn not recommended. (July 25, 2008)
- To inform American citizens that the situation in Guinea is returning to normal, and that the Embassy is lifting its earlier recommendation against traveling to or within Conakry. (Juin 2, 2008)
- To inform American citizens that there are reports of military elements in scattered locations around Conakry and the overall situation remains uncertain. (May 29, 2008)
- At this time, late morning, Tuesday, May 27, there is a heightened level of uncertainty given recent activity within the military. (May 27, 2008)
- The Embassy reminds American citizens that the situation between the military mutineers and government of Guinea has not been fully resolved. (May 6, 2008)
- The Embassy discourages driving around Conakry during and immediately after this Sunday’s game. (January 18, 2008)
- Due to a postponement of the anticipated strike, the situation in Conakry appears normal. (January 10, 2008)
- U.S. Embassy: Warden Town hall Meeting 8-JAN-2008. (January 7, 2008)
- The U.S. Embassy in Conakry has learned that there have been civil disturbances near the airport, between Hamdallaye and Bambeto circles, and in the Matoto area of Conakry. (January 4, 2008)