2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
February 26, 2007
This warden message is being issued to inform American citizens of some progress made to resolve the political impasse in Guinea. In a press conference February 25, an ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) delegation led by former Nigerian President Babangida announced that President Conte would appoint a new, consensus Prime Minister by March 2. As a result, the unions have agreed to suspend their strike, beginning at midnight tonight, February 26. This development does not change the Department of State’s recommendation that American citizens should leave Guinea. Family members of Embassy employees will remain on ordered departure until at least March 26.
Travelers should be aware of the potential for post-election violence and other security concerns in Dakar, Senegal, which has prompted the Department of State to issue a Public Announcement for Senegal (http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3124.html). At this time, we do not/not recommend that American citizens travel from Guinea to Senegal. Those wishing to depart Guinea should seek other destinations as the U.S. Embassy in Dakar may not be able to provide consular assistance or guarantee the safety of those arriving at this time. If you must travel to Senegal at this time, before doing so please visit http://usembassy.state.gov/dakar for more information.
The Embassy in Conakry, Guinea remains open. Visa services will resume on Wednesday, February 28, if the strike remains suspended.
The consular section will be open for American citizen services on Tuesday, February 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Once visa services resume, and until further notice, the 12 noon to 4 p.m. time period will be reserved for Americans. Americans without valid U.S. passports are strongly urged to renew their passports immediately.
The airport in Conakry is open. The following commercial carriers are flying at this time: Air France, Air Senegal, Bellevue, SLOK, Paramount and Air Ivoire.
- You can reach Air France at 60- 33-95072, 60-29-77-72, 60-29-64-12 and 60-89-61-79 for information about flights to France.
- Air Senegal can be reached at 60-25-69-53 or 60-23-78-79.
- Bellevue can be contacted at 60-52-65-35 regarding flights to Abidjan and Lagos.
- SLOK, a regional carrier, is flying a limited schedule to Dakar, Banjul and Abidjan. Their offices can be contacted at 60-55-38-98 and 60-21-62-93 in Conakry or 225-21-24-88-67 in Abidjan.
- Air Ivoire can be reached in Conakry at 60-34-90-09.
- Paramount can be reached in Conakry at 60-55-75-56.
If you still need U.S. government assistance in departing Guinea, please contact the U.S. Embassy consular section at the following numbers:
The Embassy consular section: [224] 30 42 08 61-68 extension 3378
Areeba I [224] 64-40-55-53
Sotelgui I [224] 60-21-56-43
You can also contact the consular section via email at consularconakr@state.gov.
American citizens who are outside of Conakry should only attempt to travel into the capital if they believe they can do so safely. The Embassy has no reliable information about availability of shelter, food, and other supplies outside of the Conakry area. If you are unable to assess whether you can travel safely, we recommend you stay where you are until the situation improves or more information becomes available. Keep the Embassy updated about your location at all times.
If you are in the U.S. and Canada and concerned about the welfare of an American citizen in Guinea, you can contact the Department of State toll free at 1-888-407-4747. For callers outside the U.S. and Canada, the regular toll line is 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).
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.
Americans 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 +224-30-42-08-62 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov.