2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
July 3, 2007
We are issuing this warden message to inform all Americans that the Embassy has received reports of attacks against vehicles and residences. In light of the annual increase in crime during the rainy season, the Embassy would like to recommend against any travel after dark when outside of Conakry, and provide the following general safety precautions and guidelines.
Ensure that you carry your cell phone at all times. It is not uncommon for telephones not to work well, if at all, during the rainy season.
Keep identification with you at all times.
Utilize all security features in your home.
Keep vehicle doors locked and windows up. Thieves have been known to reach into open windows, or open unlocked doors. Police and/or military have also been known to open doors and get into vehicles. Be especially cautious when driving after dark.
Avoid being on the road at night outside of Conakry.
We will closely monitor the situation as events develop, particularly with regard to security conditions, and will issue additional notices as appropriate.
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 +224-30-42-08-62 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. 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.