2008 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
January 18, 2008
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to start on Sunday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. The Embassy discourages driving around Conakry during and immediately after this Sunday’s game. Although the match will be played in Accra, Ghana it will likely have a significant impact in all parts of Guinea as football fans are likely to celebrate wins or vent frustration in public venues. Avoid any large groups or gatherings. Traffic patterns may be disrupted. Police and gendarmes will likely have an increased presence throughout the country. Please keep this information in mind while moving about, and exercise prudence and patience if subjected to additional security measures.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Americans living or traveling in Guinea are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Guinea. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea; telephone +224-30-42-08-61 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov. The U.S. embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html.