2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
May 12, 2007
The Embassy is issuing this warden message to inform all Americans that Guinean President Lansana Conte issued a decree this morning removing several senior officers of the Guinean army. This was a key demand of the soldiers who have protested against the government in recent days. At this time, the situation in Conakry and the interior appears calm.
Embassy personnel are now allowed to leave their residences, although they are being told to limit their movements. American citizens are urged to do the same, and limit travel to include shopping or other urgent needs. Please avoid military bases and surrounding areas, and be aware of your surroundings, as the security situation could change with little warning.
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 site, 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. The Embassy’s workweek is Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. The American Citizens Services (ACS) unit is open to the public each Tuesday and Friday, except for American and most local holidays.