For Immediate Release March 25, 2020 The United States has grave concerns over the violence surrounding the vote in Guinea on March 22, and we condemn all such actions. We call on the Government of Guinea to investigate in a speedy and transparent manner all deaths associated with demonstrations and the election, with the results …
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On March 9, the American Mission in Conakry hosted a reception at the residence of Ambassador Simon Henshaw to commemorate the International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Some 50 distinguished guests, mostly women, discussed and exchanged on the progress made in the struggle for women’s empowerment in Guinea. Ambassador Henshaw hailed the achievements and …
Read More» U.S DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 7, 2020 U.S. Concerns Over Electoral Process in Guinea The United States is concerned about the Government of Guinea’s current plans to hold legislative elections and a constitutional referendum on March 1. We question whether the process will be free, fair, and transparent …
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As Ambassador of the United States to Guinea, I would like to offer my condolences to the families of victims killed by gunfire in Conakry on January 9, who, according to media accounts, were bystanders who happened to be in the vicinity of protest activity. We urge Guinean security services to conduct themselves in a …
Read More» Press Statement Conakry, October 28, 2019 For Immediate Release The United States would like to congratulate the people of Guinea for the peaceful marches of October 23 and 24. Thanks to the hard work and cooperation of all sides, Guineans were able to express their beliefs in a non-violent and civil manner. We encourage continued …
Read More» As Ambassador of the United States, I would like to take this opportunity to urge all Guineans to refrain from violence as this country debates and struggles with shaping its political future. As in any other democracy, the question of how to maintain a passionate, yet civil discourse is at times a daunting one. However, …
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The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Guinea, Audu Besmer, the Peace Corps Country Director, Brian Cavanagh, and the Guinean Minister of International Cooperation and African Integration, Djènè Keita presided over on Friday, September 27, a swearing-in ceremony for twenty-eight new Peace …
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US Ambassador Simon Henshaw visited the Minister of Information and Communication Amara Somparé on August 20. The two personalities had discussion over the Guinean public and private media situation and the prospects for a stronger collaboration between the Embassy of States United in Guinea and the Department of Information and Communication, notably for to providing more …
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Ambassador Simon Henshaw spent Tuesday, July 9 to meet with civil society organizations in the Kankan region. Ambassador Henshaw first engaged with a group of women peace actors called “Women Leaders” from Kankan and Dinguiraye prefectures, and then met with a group of youth called “Young Ambassadors for Peace” also from Kankan and Dinguiraye. …
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The Ambassador of the United States together with the Guinean Minister of National Defense and Presidential Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Diané used the day of Tuesday, July 9 to visit the Army Museum of Camp Soundiata Keita in Kankan. The Ambassador had all the opportunity to discover the military history and heroes of Guinea from …
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Ambassador Simon Henshaw paid a working visit to Kankan, Upper Guinea, from July 8 to July 10. On this occasion, Simon Henshaw paid courtesy visits to several prominent figures in the city, notably to the Prefet Mr. Aziz Diop, to the first Imam of the Great Mosque and in other respects General Secretary of the …
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