2006 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
August 11, 2006
The U.S. Embassy in Conakry is issuing this Warden Message to inform Americans that the Government of Guinea announced the morning of August 11 that President Conte has left Guinea for medical treatment. We have no reports of disruption, but Americans should remain alert as always to their surroundings. The Embassy continues to monitor the situation and will inform the American community of any additional pertinent information or developments.
For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.
The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State’s pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad at http://travel.state.gov/travel/abroad_pub_safetrip.html.
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.