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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 23 May, 2019 | Topics:
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Ambassador Simon Henshaw visited Kofi Annan University, where he observed students debate the importance of knowledge vs. money, in English Language Specialist Ollie Rashid’s class. He then visited the campus and discussed U.S. Embassy collaboration with Founder Ousmane Kaba and Rector Mohamed Boussema.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 8 May, 2019 | Topics:
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From April 23 to 25, Ambassador Simon Henshaw visited the Boké region. He had fruitful discussions with local authorities, including the Governor, the Prefect and the first deputy Mayor of Boké. Ambassador Henshaw also visited the bauxite mines in Boké and Boffa. The United States is resolutely committed to promoting inclusive economic growth and prosperity ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 30 April, 2019 | Topics:
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During his trip to Labé in March, Ambassador Simon Henshaw paid a visit to the Central Police Station and the local “House of Justice.” The Labé Police Station has benefited from a training program for community policing led by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, which builds trust between residents and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 28 March, 2019 | Topics:
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Ambassador Simon Henshaw visited the University of Labe, where Rector Mamadou Dian Gongore Diallo and other university leaders received him. Ambassador Henshaw visited the university and donated books on behalf of the United States Embassy in Conakry. During his stay in Labé, Ambassador Simon Henshaw visited the Shoemakers’ Center of Dalaba, an association of shoemakers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 26 March, 2019 | Topics:
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Ambassador Simon Henshaw and Minister Mory Sangaré participated in the donation of the 100,000th pair of TOMS shoes to Guinean students on March 16 at the Blue Zone in Kaloum. American Olympic gold medalist Ron Freeman began distributing the shoes in Guinea in 2016, and through his NGO International Medalist Association, has been helping young ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
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Tackling a major threat to this unique population of great apes Situated in the Lola Prefecture, the Bossou Forest Reserve forms part of the Nimba Mountain World Heritage site. It is surrounded by small hills (70-150 m high) that are covered in primary and secondary forests. Bossou and the surrounding communities provide a rare example ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
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From March 5-9, 2019, trainers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories (DOE/SNL) provided classroom and hands-on instruction on biorisk management fundamentals to 30 Guinean laboratory and biological science professionals from the Guinean public health, academic, and law enforcement sectors. The training was held in Kindia, Guinea at the Ecole National de Santé ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
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USAID Guinea Mission Director, Mr. Jeff Bryan on Thursday, March 07, 2019, received Mrs. Gnalen Condé, Prefect of Fria in the presence of USAID and U.S. Embassy leadership. During the meeting, Madame Condé discussed leadership development opportunities for women in Guinea. “It’s not easy to be a decision-maker among men, but women have to dare. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 8 March, 2019 | Topics:
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Kadiatou Diallo story In 2018, Kadiatou Diallo suffered obstetric fistula during childbirth, after a very difficult labor and was isolated for seven long months. She was admitted to the Prefectural Hospital in Kissidougou and her fistula repaired by the fistula care center. Kadiatou is now healed and she is grateful for the care she has ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 7 March, 2019 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Conakry warmly welcomes Ambassador Simon Henshaw, who presented his credentials to President Condé on March 4, 2019. He looks forward to working with Guineans to advance policy priorities, such as boosting trade and investment, improving the quality of healthcare, supporting Guinea’s democracy, as well as the human rights of all Guineans, and increasing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
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On February 15 and 16, 2019, the Organization for Positive Change, which is chaired by a former Mandela Washington Fellowship Fellow, organized the National Forum on Governance at the Kaloum Hotel. The objective of this forum was to provide citizens with relevant information on democratic governance, administrative procedures, budget allocations, effective means of combating corruption ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 22 February, 2019 | Topics:
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On September 25, the Chargé d’Affaires Hugues Ogier was pleased to host the welcome back lunch for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows and few alumni from previous years at Sheraton Grand hotel in Conakry. During the lunch, the fellows shared their U.S. experiences and promised to serve as an example through their actions. The Chargé ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports young Guineans in agriculture to become agricultural entrepreneurs. USAID supports pineapple producers in Guinea to improve household incomes. Launch at Friguiagbé the pineapple harvest campaign by the Federation of Planters of the Fruit Sector of Lower Guinea (FEPAF-BG). #Feedthefuture #USAIDTransforms
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 20 September, 2018 | Topics:
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Deputy Chief of Mission, Hugues Ogier donated hundreds of books to the university of Nzerekoré library on September 12 as part of a $ 18,000 grant. He also met with the Préfet of Lola and visited the iron ore mining company SMFG site. The U.S. Embassy support American private investments in Guinea, because American companies believe ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 September, 2018 | Topics:
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On September 11, the U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Hugues Ogier presided the opening ceremony of the forest region based Peace Corps office and made book donations to several local schools. The Peace Corps regional office will from now on serve as point of meeting for the volunteers assigned in the forest region allows ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
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On July 14 in Kindia, the Minister of Technical Education, Vocational Training, Employment and Labor, His Excellency Lansana Komara, chaired the closing workshop ceremony for “Farmer to Farmer,” a USAID-funded technical assistance program comprised of American volunteers that seeks to promote agricultural education and training in Guinea. USAID Guinea Financial Controller, Andrew Williams, was present, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 July, 2018 | Topics:
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The Public Affairs Section organized a pre-departure orientation for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI) cohort to prepare this year’s participants for their program. Guinea’s nine Fellows will join other young leaders from across the continent for six weeks at various institutes in America to build their skills in the areas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
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USAID supported the revision of the Guinean pharmaceutical law that was finally enacted by Parliament on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Since 2015, USAID has been providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health to revise the law that governs medicine, health products and the pharmaceutical profession. The existing law, that was last revised in April ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 June, 2018 | Topics:
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Stakeholders representing the Guinean ministries of Health, Livestock and Environment and international partners met in Kindia from January 29 to February 1, 2018 for a workshop to review and update data collection tools used for the surveillance of priority epidemic-prone diseases (EPDs). Examples of priority EPDs include cholera, measles, meningitis, polio, viral hemorrhagic fevers (including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 2 March, 2018 | Topics:
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Ambassadeur Dennis Hankins administered the oath to 42 new Peace Corps Volunteers during their swearing-in ceremony on February 9. These Volunteers headed to their worksites throughout Guinea over the weekend, where they will work in public health and agroforestry. During the ceremony, some of the Volunteers made remarks in French, Soussou, Poular, Malinke and Kissi, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 12 February, 2018 | Topics:
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The Public Affairs section hosted a networking event for alumni of various U.S. Department of State exchange programs, including the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Fulbright, the Mandela Washington Fellowship program and the YALI Regional Leadership Center in Dakar. Alumni of these programs were able to get better-acquainted so that they can work together to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
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NOTICE REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Guinea who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 29 September, 2017 | Topics:
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As of September 13, the U.S. Embassy in Conakry, Guinea has discontinued issuing B, F, J, and M visas to Guinean government officials and their immediate family members, with limited exceptions. Under Section 243(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, when so requested by the Secretary of Homeland Security due to a particular country’s refusal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
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The U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Guinea is pleased to announce that applications for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship will be accepted beginning September 13, 2017. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative, and a key part of the U.S. commitment to invest in the future of Africa. Guinean ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
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On July 24, members of the National Assembly’s Health Commission began a series of visits to USAID-funded hospitals in the prefecture of Dubréka, located 50 kilometers from Conakry. The parliamentarians are touring health facilities in 21 prefectures in the Lower, Middle, Upper and Forest regions of Guinea. The purpose of the tours is to evaluate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 26 July, 2017 | Topics:
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On July 7, Chargé d’Affaires Hugues Ogier visited Lower Guinea’s Federation of Fruits Producers (Federation des planteurs de la filière fruit de la Basse Guinée). During the visit he toured two pineapple farms and inquired about the challenges that producers face. For Alseny “Niger” Soumah, who owns a 3 hectare pineapple farm in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
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Chargé d’Affaires Hugues Ogier hosted U.S. Embassy Conakry’s official Independence Day ceremony on July 5. It was a great pleasure for us to celebrate America’s independence with our Guinean, American and other international friends. In his remarks, Chargé Ogier emphasized our mutual commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Guinea relationship, and our cooperation with Guinea throughout the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
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On Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the launch of the USAID-funded project, “Supporting the Global Health Security Agenda,” (GHSA) which aims to fight against zoonotic diseases and strengthen animal health in Africa, the Guinean government confirmed the presence of a national plan to monitor for brucellosis in cattle, sheep and goats. Government representatives also shared ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 5 July, 2017 | Topics:
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| Tags: Barack Obama
On June 5, Ambassador Dennis Hankins hosted 50 members of the Association of the Disabled people, 50 Imams and Sages as well as the region’s Secretary General for Religious Affairs. Together, they shared an Iftar meal during the month of Ramadan. “We are happy to share with our brothers and sisters of Boke in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
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Ambassador Hankins marked World Environment Day on June 5, with students of the Higher Institute of Mines and Geology of Boke in the Lower Guinea, and representatives of several private mining companies operating in the region. Participants committed to protecting the environment for the benefit of their communities.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 5 June, 2017 | Topics:
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USAID’s StopPalu project, which launched in 2013 and ends in September 2017, aims to reduce malaria prevalence by 50 percent by strengthening malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment in Guinea. In 2016, USAID’s StopPalu project distributed more than 3.3 million insecticide-treated bed nets in Guinea, reaching almost 1 million households — nearly 90 percent of all households targeted. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
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On June 1, the opening of the first edition of the Guinean Students Forum, organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Forum (FEG) is a space for information, discovery and, above all, guidance on the choice of studies, training and opportunities that can be offered to students and pupils. Information available ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 1 June, 2017 | Topics:
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CDC, through its partners, the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and the Research Triangle Institute International (RTI), together with the Ministry of Health (MoH), is implementing the Field Epidemiology training Program (FETP) in Guinea. The program was launched in November 2016. Twenty-five public health leaders from 23 prefectures and two staff from the National Agency ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 31 May, 2017 | Topics:
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On May 28, Ambassador Dennis Hankins and Conakry Port Director Mrs. Hawa Keita co-hosted a ceremony and reception at the Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the partnership between the sister ports of Miami and Conakry. They warmly welcomed Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson and her delegation; Guinean Minister of Transportation Oye Guilavogui and other dignitaries ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 28 May, 2017 | Topics:
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On May 24, Ambassador Dennis Hankins presided over the closing ceremony for a training program that 850 soldiers of the ‘’Gangan III’’ battalion at the military base of Samoreya in Kindia took part in. Thus, the United States and Guinea reaffirm their strong commitment to ensure peace and security in Mali.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
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March 2017—As in most parts of rural Sierra Leone, women in Koinadugu district have been relegated to the background by broad social and cultural constraints. As a result, they are not just denied social recognition, but suffer economic and political disempowerment as well. Sayon Mansaray, 42, is a social worker and former teacher in Koinadugu. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
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May 2017—KINDIA, Guinea—Marie Sylla has been a midwife for more than 15 years now at the maternity center of the regional hospital in Kindia, in the northeast of Conakry. As the head midwife, she has always been on the front line of efforts to protect the lives of children and women whose mortality rates are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
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May 2017—In Guinea, a country that has some of the lowest health indicators in the world, strengthening the Ministry of Health is important to improving health outcomes. And so is increasing the involvement of the National Assembly in health care budgeting as it represents the needs of the populace. USAID’s
Health, Finance and Governance project (link is external) is working with the ministry ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section hosted Mandela Washington Fellows at their pre-departure orientation on May 23. Ambassador Hankins and Deputy Chief of Mission Ogier welcomed these talented young Guineans, who will be departing for their program in the U.S. next month.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 24 May, 2017 | Topics:
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US Embassy participated in the joint external evaluation of the Government of Guinea (JEE) from 24 to 28 April in Conakry. The joint external evaluation (JEE) process is designed to measure the specific status of the country and the progress made towards achieving objectives to prevent, detect and respond quickly to threats to public health. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
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In May, USAID in partnership with Live from the Republic (LFTR) , founded by three American brothers with Guinean roots, donated medical supplies to Ignace Deen Hospital in Conakry. Also participating in the handover ceremony were Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, Guinea’s Minister of Health and Dr. Jennifer Mbabazi, USAID Guinea Health Deputy Team lead.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 1 May, 2017 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy’s American Corner received distinguished visitors as the Conakry Capital Mondiale du livre program shifted attention to the city of Kankan. Visitors explored the American Reading Room and its many resources, including Nouveaux Horizons books, English language materials and an active program that engages students and local residents. The American Corner supports reading ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 30 April, 2017 | Topics:
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During the commemoration of World Malaria Day on April 25th in Labe, Barbara Dickerson, Director of USAID Guinea and Sierra Leone participated in a one-kilometer walk to raise public awareness about malaria prevention in an effort to end the disease in Guinea for good.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Conakry participated in the opening ceremony of Conakry’s book fair and designation as World Book Capital. And we’re very pleased to welcome American author Donald Grant and our colleague Christian Garnier from African Regional Services (ARS) in Paris! We look forward to greeting visitors at our booth at CCFG, where Nouveaux Horizons books ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 24 April, 2017 | Topics:
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During the week of April 9-16, PAO Teta Moehs and colleagues M. Diallo and M. Benemou traveled to the Forest Region, with stops in Mamou, Kissidougou, Faranah and N ‘Zérékoré. Among the highlights was the delivery of lab equipment and books at University of N ‘Zérékoré, which will further enhance science programs for students. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 21 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Last week, Deputy Chief of Mission Hugues Ogier hosted a reception for the 4th edition of the Guinea Film Festival at his residence with filmmakers, directors, actors, actresses and friends of Guinean cinema.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 April, 2017 | Topics:
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Representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) attended last week’s ceremony marking Phase 1 of CBG’s expansion project. The expansion brings foreign investment to Guinea, made possible with contributions from the U.S. public and private sector.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 4 April, 2017 | Topics:
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The first class of the national police school was sworn in during a ceremony on March 29, in the presence of Guinea’s Alpha Conde and international partners. With funding assistance from the U.S. Embassy, the NGO CONGINTA put in place a curriculum in accordance with international norms and standards. As a result, new graduates are ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Ambassador Hankins and the Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research and of Culture, Sports and Historical Preservation were pleased to join the National Museum Director and staff in a special opening of the exhibit “Archaeological Explorations of the Rio Pongo.” After the ribbon cutting, Fulbright Specialist Kelly Goldberg gave a tour of the historical ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Embassy Conakry’s Cultural Attache visited the Upper Guinea region of Kankan recently. While there, he led a few programs at Mission Guinea’s American Reading Room at the University Julius Nyere of Kankan, and supported the activities of 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow Mamoudou Berete, who fights to keep children from working in Upper Guinea’s gold mines ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 28 March, 2017 | Topics:
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In a training program to foster positive relations between local communities and the police, implementing partners organized a 3 day training program. Ambassador Hankins opened the program on March 22.Together with Partners Global, Coginta and Le CECIDE, the national police exchanged ideas and information to increase citizens’ confidence and security. The closing day included a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
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Not just on March 8 but throughout March, members of FECPA (Women, Citizenship and Peace Center), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, organized a series of discussions on women’s rights in local communities. The month long program highlighted achievements of women and the important role they play in Guinean society, while collaborating to find solutions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
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On March 18, over 300 participants joined USAID Director Barbara Dickerson and the First Lady of Guinea at La Terrasse de Dixinn to promote the increase of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Services (RMNCH) through improvement of quality services. The First Lady stated, “I encourage all mothers to take their children to be vaccinated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 18 March, 2017 | Topics:
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The Public Affairs Officer of the United States Embassy, Guinean officials and activists and other guests took part in a conference organized by the NGO “Women for Development and Human Rights in Guinea” on March 10. Participants reflected on the essential contributions of women and discussed ways to end discrimination and obstacles women face in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, 2017 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION We are proud of our Nation’s achievements in promoting women’s full participation in all aspects of American life and are resolute in our commitment to supporting women’s continued advancement in America and around the world. America honors the celebrated women ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 8 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Ambassador Hankins visited Lynx FM this morning and spoke at length about the continued strong relationship between our two countries. With rising investment by private U.S. companies as well as continuing cooperation on issues including economic growth, security, agriculture, health and education, Ambassador Hankins is optimistic about future bilateral relations. While priorities are sometimes adjusted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
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A new group of Peace Corps Volunteers in Guinea was sworn in by Ambassador Hankins at Peace Corps headquarters in Conakry. These 30 volunteers begin their two-year journey here in Guinea and will work in the agroforestry and public health sectors. Good luck and welcome to all new Volunteers!
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
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Deputy Chief of Mission Hugues Ogier recently returned from a voyage of discovery to the Fouta Djallon in Central Guinea. During his trip, he visited the National School Water and Forestry in Mamou, met with the Prefect and other officials from Pita, visited the rural radio station and two NGOs in Pita, held meetings with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
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On January 26, the US Embassy participated in a reading program at St. Joseph’s School in Conakry. Three brave students discussed three biographies they read: one about Benjamin Franklin, one about Rosa Parks, and one about George Washington Carver, all of them American heroes. The students discussed the importance of reading, and the Embassy donated ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
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On 27 January, the US Embassy participated in a donation of books to the
Franco-Guinean Cultural Center (CCFG) with the assistance of Christopher Snipes, Director of
Africa Regional Services , an office of ARS, the U.S. Department of the State in Paris, which is also headquarters of the publishing house
Nouveaux Horizons. The Embassy donated nearly 400 books to the (CCFG) library, demonstrating ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
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On Tuesday May 24, Ambassador Hankins welcomed this year’s Mandela Washington Fellows to his residence. The Ambassador asked the Fellows, “What about Guinea makes you the proudest” as well as “What do you see are the biggest challenges of your country?” Many Fellows said that they love that Guineans are so welcoming. The Mandela Washington ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
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On invitation of the organizers of the 72h of the book of Conakry, the Ambassador of the United States in Guinea Dennis Hankins visited Boke to participate in festivities celebrating the book and the cultural wealth of Guinea. While in Boke for the second part of the book fair, the Ambassador met with local leaders ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 20 May, 2016 | Topics:
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The Ambassador of the United States to Guinea Dennis Hankins presided over the celebration of the World Earth Day on April 21, along with representatives of the Ministry of Health, USAID’s partner, NGO HC3, and staff of Matam hospital in Conakry. Ambassador Hankins hailed “the outstanding role of women who tirelessly work for the family’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 21 April, 2016 | Topics:
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U.S. Embassy Conakry welcomed Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Dr. Sarah Sewall to Guinea from 18-20 April, 2016. During her three days in Conakry and N’Zerekore Dr. Sewall met with government officials and civil society leaders to speak about human rights, justice, and the U.S. and Guinea’s partnership and commitment to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 17 April, 2016 | Topics:
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On April 13, 2016, Ambassador Hankins presented medical equipment to the Armed Forces of Guinea at a ceremony at camp Samory Toure, attended by the Minister of Defense Mohamed Diane. This gift was made possible by an HIV/AIDS prevention program implemented by the U.S. Department of Defense. Ambassador Hankins said the United States are proud ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 13 April, 2016 | Topics:
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During the week of April 11, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted a workshop at the Embassy on the techniques of the detection of fraudulent documents. Members of Guinea’s Air and Border Police Forces attended.
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 11 April, 2016 | Topics:
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Ambassador Hankins and Dr. Sakoba visited N’Zerekore to support cooperative action and fight Ebola. “It is important that the public remain vigilant. Early reporting of symptoms to health authorities and avoiding practices and contact that can spread the disease are key to preventing further cases. With the public’s cooperation future cases can be contained and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 31 March, 2016 | Topics:
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On March 10, 2016, the African Women Entrepreneurship Program of Guinea (AWEP Guinea), in collaboration with the US Embassy in Conakry hosted a coffee to commemorate International Women’s Day. 70 Women from all sectors had coffee and networked with each other. Ambassador Dennis Hankins greeted the women and stressed the U.S.’s commitment to promoting women’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 10 March, 2016 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy hosted an elections reporting workshop on February 17. In advance of the country’s local elections scheduled in June, the Johannesburg-based Africa Regional Hub afforded the opportunity to discuss responsible journalism with American journalists. The media play a particularly important role in providing accurate and timely information to the public before and during ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 17 February, 2016 | Topics:
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On Thursday October 15, 2015, the NGO Media and Agriculture for Rural Development (AMEDAR) organized a press conference to launch the Agriculture and Rural Journalism Prize. This first edition of the Award will encourage journalists to cover agriculturally relevant topics and help explore the relationship between journalists’ critical thinking skills and their experiences in agricultural ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 15 October, 2015 | Topics:
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Ambassador Laskaris travelled to Boke this week and spoke with civil society leaders, youth, political parties and other citizens about their hopes for free, credible, peaceful elections. Afterwards, he gave an interview at the local rural radio station. Radio plays an important part in relaying information to people throughout Guinea. “Elections are on everyone’s minds, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 10 October, 2015 | Topics:
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PAO Teta Moehs recently returned from her first visit getting to know beautiful Haute Guinea. She and her team spoke with students about diversity at the American Corner in Kankan, and discussed the impact of communication on their communities with rural radio and TV stations. Visits at Kankan’s Islamic Center, UNDP office, and with NGOs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 September, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy in Conakry hosted youth from different organizations from the commune of Ratoma, a suburb of Conakry, on Tuesday, September 15, for a training on Human Rights organized by the NGO Women’s Development and Human Rights. The Minister of Human Rights, Mr. Kalifa Gassama Diaby, opened the training, showcasing the cooperation that Guinea ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
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Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) comes to Conakry! On Saturday July 25, 2015, members of the African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP Guinea ), young entrepreneurs and the US Embassy came together to mark the opening of GES in Kenya. The discussion and sharing of experience encouraged participants to learn more about educational opportunities, mentoring, and growing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 25 July, 2015 | Topics:
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On Monday, July 13, U.S. Embassy Conakry hosted a webconference entitled “Political Activism for Youth.” Adrienne Lever, of Democracy Works and TurboVote.org, both nonpartisan American nongovernmental organizations, gave Guinean youth practical ideas for building successful grassroots political campaigns. The attendees left the webconference full of enthusiasm and great ideas for sharing positive ideas for change ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 13 July, 2015 | Topics:
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen … my fellow Americans … friends of the United States and of our Embassy … welcome and thank you for honoring us with your presence this evening. As we celebrate the independence of the United States, we also extend Ramadan wishes to Muslims throughout the world. We join with all ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 4 July, 2015 | Topics:
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Members of the US Embassy staff, including Ambassador Alex Laskaris, broke the Ramadan fast in the village of Melia, Kindia Prefecture. The Embassy also did Iftars this year in Conakry, Boke and Labe. The Embassy went the Melia for the second time, at the invitation of El Haj Mamadou Saliou Camara, Grand Imam of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 1 July, 2015 | Topics:
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From June 28-July 2, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador Bisa Williams visited Guinea, traveling to the capital and to different regions of the country to engage with various audiences. Ambassador Williams witnessed the fight to bring an end to Ebola in Forécariah, spoke to approximately 1,000 university students in N’Nzérékoré, and gave a speech ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 26 June, 2015 | Topics:
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On February 20, 2015, the newly launched Guinea Fulbright Alumni Association (GFAA) in collaboration with Conakry US Embassy organized a 3-hour launch ceremony for their “MEEL Project” with an audience of 150 coming from different sectors. Chaired by the Deputy Chief of Mission, the ceremony was held in the presence of the Guinean Minister of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 20 February, 2015 | Topics:
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Karen DeSalvo, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health, Jimmy Kolker, Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs, traveled to Liberia and Guinea for three days to visit Ebola response sites in the region. In Guinea, Dr. DeSalvo and Ambassador Kolker visited the 115 Call Center and the Emergency Operations Center. They also met with mothers and their babies ...
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By U.S. Embassy Conakry | 10 January, 2015 | Topics:
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