I am saddened by the passing on June 9 of Ambassador Simon Henshaw, and I express my sincere condolences to his family and all those who worked with him throughout his career.
Read More» The U.S. Embassy community joins me in mourning the death of George Floyd. Like countless others, I was shocked by the footage of the abhorrent actions of the Minnesota police officers who arrested George Floyd, and deeply saddened by the subsequent violence that took place throughout the United States. Despite the ongoing unrest, the importance …
Read More» On May 6, 2020, U.S. Department of States’ Africa Regional Hub hosted a telephonic press briefing with Ambassador Tibor P. Nagy, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, on the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa and coordination efforts with national governments on the content. To read the transcript, click here . To listen to …
Read More» Press Release For Immediate Release April 29, 2020 United States and Guinea Sign Deal on Health and Economy On April 22, 2020, Dr. Diene KEITA, Minister of Cooperation and African Integration and Mr. Jeff BRYAN, Director of USAID Mission in Guinea signed, on behalf of their respective governments, Amendment No.12 to the Development Objective Grant …
Read More» 04.16.2020 Ambassador Henshaw’s Op-Ed on COVID-19 U.S. leadership in the global battle against COVID-19 is rooted in a history of foreign assistance that is strong today and will endure for decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a long-standing …
Read More» The Embassy of the United States is deeply concerned about the political divisions within Guinea following the March 22 vote. Our own observations, and government reports of closed or ransacked polling stations, bring into question the credibility of the announced turnout figures and results. The only path forward is an immediate end to all violence, …
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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 …
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 …
Read More» 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» The Missions of the United Nations, the Delegation of the European Union, and the Embassies of the United States and France learned with sadness and disappointment that the funeral service for those who died during the October 14 and 15 demonstrations was tainted by the deaths of new victims of violence. Our Missions will follow …
Read More» Press Statement Conakry, November 06, 2019 For Immediate Release As U.S. Ambassador, I urge all parties to avoid any violent or provocative acts during Thursday’s march. Security forces should exercise maximum restraint and marchers should avoid acts of aggression. The deaths of 4 November were tragic. The government’s promise of a full investigation of the …
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 U.S. Mission to Guinea is pleased to issue a notice of funding opportunity for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). AFCP was established to help countries preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures. The Fund is aimed at preserving cultural sites or objects that have a historical or cultural …
Read More» Conakry, October 17, 2019 For Immediate Release Declaration of the Missions to the Republic of Guinea of the United Nations, ECOWAS, the Delegation of the European Union, the United States, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany and the United Kingdom: The political crisis in the Republic of Guinea is a source of concern for the international community. …
Read More» Joint Statement from the Embassies of the United States, France, and the Delegation of the European Union on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of 28 September stadium massacre: On the tenth anniversary of that tragic day, the Embassies of the United States of America and France, and the Delegation of the European Union express …
Read More» Ambassador Simon Henshaw presented his credentials to President Alpha Condé on March 4, 2019. He was nominated as Ambassador to Guinea on August 10, 2018 and confirmed by the Senate on January 2, 2019. Ambassador Henshaw has been a diplomat since 1985, and is pleased to be posted in West Africa again, having previously served …
Read More» Effective August 27, 2018, the Government of the United States ended visa restrictions in Guinea and resumed normal visa processing at U.S. Embassy Conakry for all visa categories. On September 13, 2017, U.S. Embassy Conakry discontinued visa issuance to employees of the Government of Guinea, and their spouses and children, with some exceptions. Visa restrictions …
Read More» Link to source: https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2017/11/275854.htm Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 22, 2017 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with delegations from 37 countries and the African Union Commission, in addition to representatives from the U.S. and African private sectors and civil society on November 17 to address our cooperation in increasing trade …
Read More» On behalf of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Guinea, I want to extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of Guinea as you commemorate 59 years of independence this October 2nd. As one of the first nations in Africa to declare their independence, Guineans, like Americans, share a …
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Government of Guinea, formally handed over renovated infrastructure at Kindia National Health School on June 5, 2017. The facility also received equipment offered by USAID for strengthening and improving basic health education and quality of midwifery training in Guinea. USAID – through the …
Read More» Ambassador Dennis Hankins is pleased to announce the strengthening of cooperation between the United States and Guinea in the area of conflict mitigation and management through dialogue, reconciliation and peacebuilding. The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the Cultural Cohesion for Peace and Prosperity (2C2P) project on Wednesday, May …
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We have a brand new website, have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. C itizen Services – Services and …
Read More» For immediate release Conakry, Guinea – On Tuesday, September 27, 2016, Ambassador Dennis Hankins and Minister of Justice Cheick Sako signed an agreement to advance the work of Guinea’s Ministry of Justice. The document provides U.S. government funding for the Ministry’s Atrocity Accountability and Reconciliation project, including preparations for the September 28 Stadium Massacre trial. …
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For immediate release Conakry, Guinée – On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Ambassador Dennis Hankins and the Minister of Security and Civil protection, Abdoul Kabélé Camara, signed an agreement to increase the Ministry’s capabilities in the areas of public health emergency preparedness and response, civil affairs and community engagement, and interagency coordination and cooperation. On this …
Read More» For immediate release The Government of Guinea confirmed two cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) on March 17, in the prefecture of N’Zerekore. The U.S Embassy and its partner agencies the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are working closely with Guinean authorities and international and …
Read More» Pour Diffusion Immédiate U.S. Mission Conakry and its partners welcome health experts who have travelled to Guinea this month to implement the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). A formal launch will take place on Tuesday, February 16. GHSA is a partnership with 50 nations, international organizations and public and private stakeholders, to accelerate progress toward …
Read More» For Immediate Release U.S. Embassy Conakry is pleased to announce the visit by U.S. Ambassador Dennis Hankins and USAID Mission Director Michelle Godette, along with the WFP Country representative, Elisabeth Faure, and Government of Guinea representatives to a Food for Peace School Meals site in Boke, Guinea on Friday, January 22. As part of the …
Read More» In my three years in Guinea, I have visited the morgues of Conakry to speak with the relatives of those killed in politically-motivated violence. I have visited the wounded in the emergency rooms and I have walked through burning neighborhoods listening to Guineans tell me of the destruction of their homes, their businesses and their …
Read More» We congratulate the people of Guinea for the calm and dignified manner in which they exercised their democratic right to vote. Voters came early and waited patiently, often for hours and in extreme heat. The political parties, civil society and the clergy issued important appeals for the people to remain calm and to respect the …
Read More» For Immediate Release guest column By John Kerry October 8, 2015 Washington, DC — Last May, I shared in an extraordinary moment. I had the privilege, together with many leaders from across Africa, of bearing witness to the first peaceful, democratic transition of power between two parties in Nigeria. I traveled to Lagos earlier this …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY JOHN KIRBY, SPOKESPERSON Political Agreement reached in Guinea between Ruling and Opposition Parties We commend the agreement reached between Guinea’s ruling and opposition political parties, which clears the way for Guinea to hold the first round of presidential elections on October 11. The Government of Guinea and the main opposition …
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