Location: Guinea Event: On Friday, May 14, the Secretary of Homeland Security terminated the arrival restrictions for travelers who were traveling from or recently in Guinea.  There are no longer any airport restrictions for travelers who were recently in Guinea and travelers can again enter the United States through any international airport. The Centers for Disease …

Do not travel to Guinea due to COVID-19 and Ebola. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest.

Location: Guinea Event: As of March 4, at 11:59 p.m. EST, all U.S.-bound passengers departing from Guinea must enter the U.S. through one of the following designated airports: New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), or Washington (IAD) for enhanced screening.  The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) and …

Location: Guinea Event: As of March 4, at 11:59 p.m. EST, all U.S.-bound passengers departing from Guinea will be routed to one of the following designated airports: New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), or Washington (IAD) for enhanced screening.  The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) and …

Guinea – Level 3: Reconsider Travel  Reconsider travel to Guinea due to COVID-19 and Ebola.  Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to civil unrest.  Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Guinea due to COVID-19. Guinea has …

Health Alert – Ebola Outbreak in Guinea – U. S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea-February 14, 2021 Location: Guinea Event: The Ministry of Health (MOH) declared an Ebola epidemic in the Gouecke sub-district of the N’Zerekore region on February 14.  Following one death in Gouecke, the MOH identified seven suspected Ebola cases.  Three of the seven were tested …

The Travel Advisory Level remains Level 3:  Reconsider travel to Guinea due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to civil unrest.

Locations:  Throughout Guinea  Event:  Demonstrations in Conakry and throughout Guinea are scheduled to begin today, Monday, October 26, 2020 and are expected to continue throughout the week.  Typical locations for protest activity in Conakry often include, but are not limited to, Rue le Prince from the Cosa intersection, to the Bambeto traffic circle, to the Hamdallaye …

Subject:  Security Alert-Civil Unrest-U. S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea (October 24, 2020) Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  Unrest and violent clashes between security forces and protesters continue to occur throughout Guinea.  Calls for increased protest activity beginning on Saturday, October 24 through at least Monday, October 26 have been made.  You should exercise extreme caution and avoid any travel that is not …

Location: throughout Guinea Event: We have received reports that unrest and violent clashes continue to occur throughout Guinea and we expect that this situation will continue at least through the weekend.  Protesters have started fires, are burning tires, spreading motor oil on roads, and have set up roadblocks.  We have received reports that security forces have …

Location: Conakry Event: We have received reports that unrest and violent clashes are occurring throughout Conakry.  Protesters have started fires, are burning tires, and have set up roadblocks.  There are reports that shots are being fired in some neighborhoods. You should exercise increased caution and minimize unnecessary travel. The U.S. Embassy will operate this week with core …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  We have received reports that unrest and violent clashes may continue to occur throughout the country.    You should exercise increased caution and minimize unnecessary travel.  The U.S. Embassy will operate this week with core staff only.   The American School of Conakry will be closed all week. The U.S. Department of State has …

We have received reports of unrest and violent clashes occurring in Conakry overnight. You should exercise increased caution and minimize unnecessary travel.

Location: Gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Rue de la Prince Hamdallaye Bellevue Cosa Event: Large crowds are gathering in Conakry with heavy/blocked traffic U.S. government personnel are being advised to avoid any non-essential travel. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust …

Location: throughout Guinea Events: We have been informed that the Conakry International Airport will be closed from Saturday evening until 20h00 Sunday evening. We have been informed that the Kaloum district of Conakry has been closed to traffic. We have been informed that the city of Kindia is closed to incoming and outgoing traffic. The …

The Federal Voting Assistance Program is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom for the next two weeks to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with an FVAP voting Ambassador who can answer questions about absentee voting, including inquiries about the FPCA and FWAB forms. …

Location: Gbessia Airport traffic circle and vicinity Event: On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 14h15 we received information that a demonstration at the above location has become violent.  U.S. government personnel have been instructed  avoid the above area. Traffic in Conakry is expected to be extremely heavy through the rest of today.    The Guinean presidential elections are scheduled for Sunday, …

Locations: Demonstration One:  Autoroute Fidel Castro from Gbessia roundabout to the Peoples Palace esplanage in Kaloum, through Gbessia Condebounyi, Bonfi, Matam, Kenian, Madina Koleah, and Castro bridge. The concerned Communes are Matoto, Matam, and Kaloum. Demonstration Two:  National Football Stadium in Dixinn. Event:  We have received information that two protest marches/demonstrations will take place on Friday, …

The U.S. Embassy continues to operate largely via telework and visa and DNA collection appointments have been suspended.  We do not know when we will be able to resume visa and DNA collection services. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry Guinea has a limited number of appointments now available for the following …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away!  Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

Many US citizens are arriving for their appointments late and/or unprepared.  Please remember that our resources are extremely limited, and we cannot assist those who arrive unprepared or with incorrect or missing documentation.  Current appointment wait times are over one month for passport applications and almost two months for CRBA applications.  If you arrive unprepared …

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea (September 28, 2020) Location: The announced route includes: Yimbayah Tanerie circle Transversal 1/the Autoroute Route de Donka The People’s Palace Event:  We have received information that a protest not approved by the Government of Guinea will take place tomorrow, September 29, 2020 at the location(s) above.  The protest …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away!  Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

Location: Throughout Guinea Event:  Guinean Presidential Election Scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2020 The Guinean presidential elections are scheduled for Sunday, October 18.  There is always a possibility protest activity may occur in Conakry and throughout Guinea at any given time. The frequency and intensity of protest activity increases as an election date approaches, and U.S. citizens should remain particularly vigilant until well after October 18. The U.S. Department of State has issued a  Level 3 Travel Advisory for Guinea , advising U.S. citizens to reconsider …

The U.S. Embassy continues to operate largely via telework. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry Guinea has a limited number of appointments now available for the following services: renew an expired U.S. passport or one which will expire in the next six months; report a U.S. passport that has been lost or stolen and …

Location: Guinea On August 6, 2020 the U.S. Department of State updated the Travel Advisory for Guinea to Level 3-Reconsider travel to Guinea due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Guinea due to civil unrest. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Guinea due to COVID-19. Guinea has lifted stay at home …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea As of August 3, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 7,364 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 46 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19.  The state of health emergency in Guinea has been extended through August 15, 2020. The Government …

Location: Conakry Event:   Demonstrations We have received reports of sporadic protest activity and clashes between protestors and Guinean security elements in Conakry. Areas that re ortedly experiencing flashes of tension include the sector of Rue Le Prince between Hamdallaye and Bambeto circles, and the district of Wanindara. Additionally, there are reports of small groups of protestors attempting …

Location: Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea As of July 20, 202 Guinea has confirmed 6,544 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 39 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Government of Guinea has announced that the Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is reopening. Please follow information about commercial options on the websites of commercial …

Location:  Throughout Guinea  Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea   As of July 13, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 6,141 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 37 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19.    The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there are no regular options for air travel into or out of Guinea.     …

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry Guinea announces that we have a limited number of appointments now available for the following services: renew an expired U.S. passport or one which will expire prior to December 31, 2020; report a U.S. passport that has been lost or stolen and apply for a new …

Location:  Throughout Guinea  Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea   As of July 6, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 5,521 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 33 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19.    The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there are no regular options for air travel into or out …

Location: Clashes between Guinean security forces and civilians are occurring in the following areas along Rue de la Prince: ·        Bambeto Circle ·        Hamdalaye Circle ·        Cosa Intersection Event: Clashes between Guinean security forces and civilians are currently taking place in the areas above, following a funeral procession this morning for protesters killed earlier this year. U.S. government …

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry Guinea announces that any U.S. citizen whose U.S. passport has expired or will expire prior to September 1, 2020, and who wishes to renew their U.S. Passport should email us at  ConakryACS@state.gov so we can make arrangements for an appointment.  If this request is for a minor child, BOTH parents must be present for the application. If …

Message for U.S. Citizens-July 4th Voting Message (July 1, 2020)July 4th Voting MessageCelebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020.  Whether you are a first-time …

Location:  Throughout Guinea  Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea   As of June 29, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 5,342 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 31 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there are no regular options for air travel into or out of Guinea. …

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Conakry Guinea announces that any U.S. citizen whose U.S. passport has expired or will expire prior to August 1, 2020, and who wishes to renew their U.S. Passport should email us at  ConakryACS@state.gov  so we can make arrangements for an appointment. You MUST include a photo of the biographic page of your passport and your local telephone …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea  As of June 22, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 4,988 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 27 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19.   The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there are no regular options for air travel into or out …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea As of June 15, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 4,572 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 26 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there are no regular options for air travel into or out …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and U.S. Embassy Operations in Guinea As of June 7, 2020, Guinea has confirmed 4,165 cases of COVID-19 within its borders since March 12, 2020, and 23 hospital deaths.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Gbessia International Airport in Conakry is closed to commercial traffic, and there no regular options for air travel into or …

Health Alert:  June 2 Repatriation Flight Departure and COVID-19 Embassy Operations (June 2, 2020)  As of May 31, 2020, there are 3,706 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 23 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. A U.S. government repatriation flight for U.S. citizens departed on June 2, …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  June 2 Repatriation Flight is FULL and COVID-19 Embassy Operations A U.S. government repatriation flight for U.S. citizens scheduled for June 2, 2020 is now fully booked.  All confirmed and standby passengers were successfully notified individually via email on Saturday, May 30 and provided with their check-in times via individual email …

As of May 28, 2020, there are 3,446 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Conakry have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful …

As of May 27, 2020, there are 3,446 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Conakry have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent …

As of May 27, 2020, there are 3,358 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19.  The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Conakry have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful …

As of May 27, 2020, there are 3,358 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital deaths due to COVID-19. The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Conakry have arranged a special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful …

Health Alert: COVID-19 in Guinea and Special Flight for U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents Leaving Conakry the week of June 1 to the United States As of May 26, 2020, there are 3,275 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 20 deaths of hospitalized individuals reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Guinea does not report non-hospital …

As of May 15, there are 2,727 cases of COVID-19 and 25 deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or be prepared …

Subject:  Health Alert: COVID-19 and Possible Ethiopian Airlines Flights (May 15, 2020) As of May 15, there are 2,473 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is …

As of May 12, 2020, there are 2,213 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eleven deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens remaining in Guinea should be prepared to remain here until a commercial …

Subject:  Health Alert: COVID-19 and Possible Ethiopian Airlines Flights (May 8, 2020) There are 1,927 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eleven deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or …

There are 1,650 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.   The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens remaining in Guinea should be prepared to remain here until a commercial flight is available.  We are not aware of any upcoming commercial …

There are 954 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and six deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020 The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens remaining in Guinea should be prepared to remain here until a commercial flight is available. U.S. citizens who have not already done …

There are 438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and four deaths reported in Guinea since March 12, 2020.  Please go the website of the Guinean Agency for Health Security at  https://ANSS-guinee.org/  for additional information on COVID-19 in Guinea. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time.  U.S. citizens remaining …

Location:  Guinea Event:  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. We will pass on any information we receive …

Subject:  Health Alert:  COVID-19 in Guinea and Possible Commercial Flights to the U.S. Event:  There are 363 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death reported in Guinea.  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is …

April 13, 2020 Subject:  Possible Special Commercial Flights to the United States Event:  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or be prepared to remain abroad for …

Subject:  Possible Special Commercial Flights to the United States Event:  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

Location:  Guinea Event:  The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging additional repatriation flights from Guinea to the United States at this time. U.S. citizens who wish to depart Guinea should do so as soon as a commercial option is available or be prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Potential Flights from Conakry to Paris: Air …

Alerts and Messages for Guinea   Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea (April 4, 2020)  Location:  Throughout Guinea  Event:  COVID-19 Health Alert and Notice on Embassy Operations  There are approximately 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guinea and some are now due to community transmission.  The CDC has elevated Guinea to a Level 3 country with ongoing widespread transmission of COVID-19.  On March 19, 2020 the Department of State issued a  Level 4 Global Health Advisory  to U.S. citizens …

Event:  Commercial Charter Evacuation Flight on April 10, 2020; Purchase Ticket by April 6    READ ENTIRE NOTICE  The U.S Embassy in Conakry is working to facilitate a special commercial charter flight through Satguru Travel Agency for U.S. citizens and those eligible to travel to the U.S.   This potential ASKY/Ethiopian Airways flight will transit through Freetown and Lomé en route to Newark, New Jersey.  The flight is tentatively scheduled to depart on Friday, April 10.  …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 Health Alert:  Government of Guinea Declares Health Emergency There are twenty-two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guinea with some attributable to community transmission. On March 19, 2020 the Department of State issued a  Level 4 Global Health Advisory  to U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In …

Location:  Guinea Event:  Special Chartered Flight departing on Thursday, April 2, 2020 is fully booked All seats have been filled on the special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents scheduled to depart Conakry on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1415 for Dulles Airport.  Please continue to monitor these messages as we continue to make …

The special chartered flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents initially scheduled to depart Conakry on Wednesay, April 1, 2020 at 1415 for Dulles Airport, is now scheduled to depart Conakry on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1415 for Dulles Airport.  Please continue to monitor these messages as exact departure time and routing are subject …

Event:  Air France Flight to Paris on Sunday, March 29, 2020 We have been informed that Air France has a humanitarian flight scheduled to fly from Conakry to Paris on Sunday, March 29.  This is a commercial flight which must be booked and paid for by the traveler.  Any U.S. citizen traveler who wishes to attempt to …

Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and Embassy Operations There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guinea.  No cases of local transmission have been confirmed. All consular services, including services for U.S. citizens, have been suspended until further notice.  If you are a U.S. citizen with a life or death emergency, please call +224-655-10-40-00.  …

March 27, 2020 Location:  Throughout Guinea Event:  COVID-19 and Embassy Operations There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guinea.  No cases of local transmission have been confirmed. All consular services, including services for U.S. citizens, have been suspended until further notice.  If you are a U.S. citizen with a life or death emergency, please call +224-655-10-40-00.  All other …

Location: Guinea Event:  Air France Flight to Paris We have been informed that Air France has a commercial flight scheduled to fly from Conakry to Paris at 19h30 tonight, March 25.  This is a commercial flight which must be booked and paid for by the traveler.  Any U.S. citizen traveler who wishes to attempt to take …

Location: Guinea Event:  Closure of Conakry Gbessia International Airport to Commercial Air Traffic The Government of Guinea has announced the closure of Gbessia International Airport in Conakry to commercial air traffic for the next 45 days, effective immediately. On March 19, 2020 the Department of State issued a  Level 4”Do Not Travel” Global Health Alert  to U.S. citizens. Given the closure of airports …

Location:  Guinea Event:  COVID-19 Embassy Operations and Travel Restrictions There are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guinea. On March 14, the  Department of State authorized the departure  from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to …

Location: Throughout Guinea Event:  Guinean legislative elections and a constitutional referendum are scheduled to take place in Guinea on Sunday, March 22, 2020. On election day, all roads will be closed to non-emergency traffic.  Vehicles without special election worker permits will not be allowed on the roads. As always, there is the possibility protest activity may occur …

Location: Gathering points and routes have not been released, but typical locations for protest activity often include, but are not limited to, Rue le Prince from the Cosa intersection, to the Bambeto traffic circle, to the Hamdallaye traffic circle. Event:  Protests have been announced to take place in on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  The Embassy will be open …

Location: Throughout Guinea Event:  The Guinean legislative elections and a constitutional referendum scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2020, have been postponed.  We have been informed that traffic restrictions for March 1 have been lifted. Protest activity has been reported this morning, Saturday, February 29, 2020 on Rue de la Prince between Bambetto and Bellevue traffic circles. …

Location: Throughout Guinea Event:  Guinean legislative elections and a constitutional referendum will take place in Guinea on Sunday, March 1, 2020, which has been declared a local holiday. On election day, all roads will be closed to non-emergency traffic.  Vehicles without special election worker permits will not be allowed on the roads.  Local stores will also be closed …

Location: Gathering points and routes have not been released, but typical locations for protest activity often include, but are not limited to, Rue le Prince from the Cosa intersection, to the Bambeto traffic circle, to the Hamdallaye traffic circle. Event:  Protests have been announced to take place in Conakry and throughout Guinea  on Thursday, February 27, …

Location: Gathering points and routes have not been released, but typical locations for protest activity often include, but are not limited to, Rue le Prince from the Cosa intersection, to the Bambeto traffic circle, to the Hamdallaye traffic circle. Event:  Protests have been announced to take place in Conakry and throughout Guinea for Wednesday, February 19 …

Guinea – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution    The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Guinea on February 13, 2020.  The Department advise travelers to exercise increased precautions in Guinea due to elections and civil unrest. Country Summary: Legislative elections and a constitutional referendum vote are scheduled for March 1, 2020.  Demonstrations occur frequently throughout …

Location: Gathering points and routes have not been released, but typical locations for protest activity often include, but are not limited to, Rue le Prince from the Cosa intersection, to the Bambeto traffic circle, to the Hamdallaye traffic circle. Event:  The Embassy will be open tomorrow, February 12, 2020 with core staffing and operations only. The …

Location: Specific locations have not been announced Event:  Protests are expected in Conakry on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29, 2020 The Embassy will be open tomorrow, January 28, 2020 with core staffing only.   The consular section will honor appointments for those who can safely travel to the Embassy. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor …

Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas:     Bambeto traffic circle     Bellevue traffic circle     T1 road between the autoroute and the Concasseur intersection. Event:  We have received numerous reports of protest activity in Conakry, including tire and vehicle burning. The Embassy will be open today, …

Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following area: Bambeto Circle Event:  We have received reports of the funeral planned for today in the area of Bambeto Circle, for a protester killed during recent unrest. In addition, we have received reports of planned protest activity scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday of …

Locations:  -Pita -Labe -Dalaba -Lelouma -Tougue -Daka -Throughout Middle Guinea Event:  We have received official and unofficial reports of violence related to protest activity, and of increased criminal activity, throughout Middle Guinea, and of increasing official and unofficial roadblocks throughout the region. In Pita, the gendarmerie and central police stations were attacked, ransacked, and set …

Locations: Bambeto traffic circle Hamdallaye traffic circle Gbessia (airport) traffic circle The area between Bambeto and Gbessia traffic circles The area between Bambeto and Hamdallaye traffic circle Event: The Embassy has received reports of roadlocks, protesters, and heavy police presence between the Bambeto and Hamdallaye and Gbessia (airport) traffic circles and portions of T1 and …

January 13, 2020 Location: Bambeto traffic circle Hamdallaye traffic circle Gbessia (airport) traffic circle The area between Bambeto and Gbessia traffic circles The area between Bambeto and Hamdallaye traffic circles T-1, T-2, and T-3 roads T-2 road at Kapporo Rails North Corniche in the vicinity of the Riviera Hotel Event: Today, Monday January 13, 2020, …

Location: Bambeto traffic circle Hamdallaye traffic circle The area between Bambeto and Hamdellaye traffic circles Event: The Embassy has received reports of a large gathering and heavy police presence between the Bambeto and Hamdallaye traffic circles. U.S. government personnel have been instructed to avoid the area in the vicinity of the Bambeto and Hamdellaye traffic …

Location: Reports of protestors and heavy police presence between the Bambeto and Hamdallaye traffic circles. Bambeto Traffic Circle Hamdallaye Traffic Circle Areas between and around the two traffic circles U.S. Embassy personnel have been directed to stay away from the Bambeto and Hamdallaye traffic circles, including areas in the vicinity of those traffic circles. As …

Location: Conakry, Guinea Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel have been instructed to review their travel patterns and remain alert, especially in areas frequented by foreigners. The Embassy will …

The Embassy has received reports of a scheduled demonstration in Conakry today, Monday, January 6, 2020 starting at 10:00 a.m. The demonstration is scheduled to start on the AutoRoute at the Tannerie Roundabout in the Matoto Commune and continue on the AutoRoute to Transversal 1, then to Rue de le Prince and continue on Route …

There is a planned protest march in Conakry on Thursday, December 12, 2019 starting at 9:00 a.m. The protest march is scheduled to start on Rue de Prince between at Hamdallaye traffic circle and continue to the September 28 Stadium via Bellevue Circle. This protest march is likely to impact normal traffic patterns throughout Conakry. …

December 10, 2019 There is a planned protest march in Conakry on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 starting at 10:00 a.m. The protest march is scheduled to start on the AutoRoute at Tannerie in the Matoto Commune and continue on the AutoRoute to Transversal 1, then to Rue de Prince, ending at the September 28 football …

There is a planned protest march in Conakry on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The protest march is scheduled to start on the AutoRoute at Tannerie in the Matoto Commune and continue on the AutoRoute to Transversal 1, then to Rue de Prince, ending at the September 28 football Stadium via Bellevue Circle. This protest march …

The National Women’s Committee of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea (UFDG) has announced a planned protest march to occur in Conakry and across all of Guinea on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  In Conakry, the protest march is projected to start on Rue de Prince at Bambeto circle, continue through Hamdallaye circle, and end …

Location: Bambeto Circle, Conakry, Guinea Event: A demonstration is currently taking place in the Bambeto Circle area of Conakry.  Tear gas has been used, and burning debris has been seen.  U.S. government personnel have been advised to avoid the area and find alternate routes if travel is unavoidable. Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media …

Due to reports of multiple protests with some violence and deaths reported on Monday, October 14, 2019, and more protests planned in Conakry and throughout Guinea for the week of October 14, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to remain cautious in any movements outside of residences and hotels during this period, and to remain …

Due to reports of multiple protests planned in Conakry and throughout Guinea on Monday, October 14, and the potential for violence associated with these protests, Embassy Conakry has advised Embassy personnel against all but emergency movement beginning after dark tonight, Sunday Oct 13th, and continuing until the morning of Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019, and is …

Location:  City of Conakry Event: The Embassy is aware of reports that there may be demonstrations on July 12 and July 16, and while these are not currently expected to be significantly disruptive events, travelers should maintain awareness of these events.  The majority of businesses have resumed normal operations in the city of Conakry, all roads are …

Location: City of Conakry Event: Demonstrations in Conakry are scheduled to continue through at least Wednesday, July11, 2018, with major activity beginning on Tuesday, July 12.  Traffic patterns have been seriously impacted throughout the city, and incidents of rock throwing and tire burning, as well as scattered gunshots, have been reported.  Many businesses have closed and taxi service …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea (March 13, 2018)  Location: Greater Conakry Event: Sporadic violent demonstrations due to the impending announcement of election results and in reaction to the teacher’s strike. Roads are temporarily blocked and demonstrators are throwing rocks at drivers. U.S. Government personnel has been told to limit non-essential travel within Conakry. …

Location: Conakry and outlying regions of Guinea including, but not limited to, the following: Rue le Prince between Bambetto and Hamdalleye circles Bonfi Dixinn Event: Sporadic violent demonstrations stemming from recent local elections. Actions to Take: Limit all non-essential travel over the weekend Avoid the area around Bambeto Circle Avoid demonstrations Avoid crowds Be aware …

February 7, 2018 Location: Conakry and outlying regions of Guinea including, but not limited to, the following: Rue le Prince between Bambetto and Hamdalleye circles Bonfi Dixinn Event: Sporadic violent demonstrations stemming from local elections held on February 4. Roads are temporarily blocked and demonstrators are throwing rocks at drivers. Actions to take: Avoid the …