Embassy of the United States, Conakry

The Conakry embassy in 2001
LocationConakry, Guinea
AddressTransversale No. 2 Centre Administratif de Koloma Commune de Ratoma Conakry, Republic of Guinea
Coordinates9°35′42″N 13°38′10″W / 9.59500°N 13.63611°W / 9.59500; -13.63611
Websitehttps://gn.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Conakry is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Guinea.

History

The Republic of Guinea was recognized by the United States on November 1, 1958, following Guinea's departure from French sovereignty as part of French West Africa. On February 13, 1959, the American Embassy at Conakry was officially established with Robert W. Rinden serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1]

The United States has been involved in various pivotal moments in Guinea's recent history. Following the 2008 Guinean coup d'état,[2] and after the 2010 Guinean presidential election,[3] the United States reestablished strong diplomatic relations with the Guinean government. The U.S. supported Guinea through democratic developments, including the 2013 Guinean parliamentary election and the 2015 Guinean presidential election. The United States played a significant role during Guinea's battle against the Western African Ebola virus epidemic from 2014 to 2015.[4][5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Guinea". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "US calls for 'democratic transition' in Guinea". Agence France-Presse. December 23, 2008. Retrieved December 23, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Guinea's Junta Leaders React to Pressure Not to Stand in Next Year's Elections". Voice of America. August 24, 2009. Archived from the original on February 5, 2013.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Embassy Conakry, Guinea". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ Baker, Aryn (September 17, 2014). "Why the U.S. Has a Special Responsibility to Help Liberia with Ebola". time.com. Time. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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