Global Level 4 Health Advisory: Do Not Travel
If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe. Read More Read More»
COVID-19 Information
Please see the U.S. Embassy Dakar’s COVID-19 page for information on potential repatriation for U.S. citizens. Country-Specific Information: As of May 27, Guinea-Bissau has reported 1178 cases of COVID-19, including 7 deaths. The State of Emergency has been extended to June 10. This order includes: mandatory wearing of face coverings in public extension of circulation hours (time permitted to ... Read More»
Security Alert- U.S. Embassy Dakar
Location: Guinea-Bissau Event: The U.S. Embassy is monitoring reports of increased public military presence in Bissau following recent political events. U.S. citizens should monitor local media for updates and be aware that unpredictable demonstrations and civil unrest involving violence are possible. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as ... Read More»
Statement of Congratulations to New President of Guinea-Bissau
Statement of Congratulations to New President of Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates Umaro Sissoco Embalo on his election as President of Guinea-Bissau. As a friend and partner of Guinea-Bissau, the United States of America looks forward to working with President Embalo to help the country advance peace and ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections. U.S. Embassy Dakar
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, ... Read More»
Congratulatory Message on the Second Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on the Second Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful second round of presidential elections that took place on Sunday, December 29. We commend the Bissau-Guinean civil society, National Election Commission, and ... Read More»
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND FOR FY2020
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: JULIA TAFT REFUGEE FUND FOR FY2020 The US Embassy Dakar, in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working in the area of refugee assistance and protection in Guinea-Bissau. Successful projects under the Julia Taft ... Read More»
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy to Senegal
Location: Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, countrywide Event: Holidays in Senegal and Guinea-Bissau provide increased risk for criminal activity. During this time, crimes of opportunity such as pickpocketing, purse snatching, thefts from vehicles, snatch and grab, etc., are more common. Travelers are perceived to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Below are a few steps to help increase ... Read More»
Congratulatory Message on the First Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on the First Round of Presidential Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful first round of presidential elections that took place on Sunday, November 24. We commend the Bissau-Guinean civil society, National Election Commission, and ... Read More»
Security Alert for Guinea-Bissau – U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal
Location: Guinea-Bissau Event: Ongoing political tensions have resulted in an increased possibility of a deteriorating security situation in and around key government facilities and other areas throughout the country. Due to concerns about the capacity of the local authorities to respond to future situations, and to ensure the safety and security of U.S. Citizens, we ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Remarks on Presidential Elections – Tchico Té Teachers College, Guinea-Bissau, November 5, 2019
Ambassador’s Remarks on Presidential Elections, Tchico Té Teachers College, Guinea-Bissau November 5, 2019 (As prepared) Ladies and gentlemen, Students Good afternoon, Thank you for coming today to engage with us at this critical time in the history of Guinea-Bissau. This is my 12th trip to the country. It is great to be here again. ... Read More»
Guinea-Bissau: The United States fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Aristides Gomes
The United States fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Aristides Gomes and its efforts to hold a free and fair presidential election on November 24. The United States considers as illegitimate the attempt by the President of Guinea-Bissau to dismiss the Gomes government three weeks prior to scheduled elections. The United States applauds ... Read More»
Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory — Level 3: Reconsider Travel
The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Guinea-Bissau on October 3, 2019. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Guinea-Bissau. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crime is common in Guinea-Bissau. Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and occasionally criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport ... Read More»
Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr, 2019
Statements & Releases The White House Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr, 2019 Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the ... Read More»
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO – On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 3, 2019 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination ... Read More»
Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on World Malaria Day – April 25, 2019
United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on World Malaria Day On World Malaria Day, I reflect on my time as a teacher in Africa 30 years ago, when my students routinely fell ill with malaria and died. I lost students, ... Read More»
Congratulatory Message on National Assembly Elections in Guinea-Bissau
PRESS RELEASE Congratulatory Message on National Assembly Elections in Guinea-Bissau The Bissau Liaison Office of the Embassy of the United States of America commends the people, political parties, and government of Guinea-Bissau for the successful National Assembly elections that took place on Sunday. We would like to highlight the roles played by Bissau-Guinean civil society ... Read More»
International Port Security Program – Training for officials of the Port Authority of Guinea-Bissau
The United States Coast Guard, through its International Port Security Program, held a training for officials of the Port Authority of Guinea-Bissau on Port Facilities Security Assessment and Security Plans. There were 13 participants including police and employees of the Ports of Bissau. Read More»
U.S. Embassy Trains Local Journalists in the Cities of Bafata and Canchungo
Between September 25 and 28, the U.S. Embassy in Senegal, in partnership with Cobiana Communications, provided training on election reporting to 35 journalists in the cities of Bafata and Canchungo. The workshop was led by international journalist Bill Hinchberger, who has worked in several countries around the world, including Brazil, Mozambique and Cape Verde. ... Read More»
Ambassador Mushingi’s Remarks for Press Conference , April 20 2018
Ambassador Mushingi’s Remarks for Press Conference Guinea Bissau: Press Conference April 20 2018 (As prepared) Thank you for coming. It is a pleasure to be back in Bissau. Over the past few days, I have met with political leaders from different parties – including the new prime minister and the president, diplomats, religious figures, ... Read More»
Ministry of Education and WFP Welcome the US Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau to a school visit in Canchungo
Joint Press Release January 24, 2018 Ministry of Education and WFP Welcome the US Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau to a school visit in Canchungo Canchungo – The Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the Ambassador of the United States to Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Tulinabo Mushingi, and his delegation on ... Read More»
Remarks by President Trump on the Administration’s National Security Strategy
Remarks by President Trump on the Administration’s National Security Strategy National Security & Defense December 18, 2017 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C. 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Planned in Guinea-Bissau
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has received reports of three planned protests in the capital of Guinea-Bissau this weekend. The protests are planned to take place in Missira, Bissau Capital, Bairro Ajuda Espaco Verde, Bissau Capital, and Bairro Cumtum, Bissau Capital. However, the locations of the protests may change at any time. Even demonstrations intended ... Read More»
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi Press Conference and Opening Remarks in Bissau September 26, 2017
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi Press Conference and Opening Remarks in Bissau September 26, 2017; BLO Good morning and thank you for coming. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to you following my second visit to Guinea-Bissau since I was accredited as the Ambassador last month. First and foremost, I came to ... Read More»
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi – First trip to Guinea-Bissau
Ambassador Tulinabo S. Mushingi Press Conference and Opening Remarks in Bissau August 22, 2017; BLO Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I am honored to be here as the new U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. While this is a brief visit and my remarks will also be short, I wanted to ... Read More»
First-ever national English teacher Convention in Guinea Bissau
The English Teaching Association of Guinea Bissau (ELTA) held its first-ever national English teacher convention with the help of an Embassy grant, the English Language Fellow and the new American Corner. One hundred and fifty teachers from all regions of Guinea Bissau attended the two-day convention, which consisted of presentations by the RELO, the Senegalese ... Read More»
PRESS RELEASE – Improvements to Former U.S. Embassy Site in Penha, Bissau – July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017 PRESS RELEASE Improvements to Former U.S. Embassy Site in Penha, Bissau The U.S. Embassy in Dakar will begin work on July 31 to remove three remaining structures located on the compound of the former U.S. Embassy in the Penha neighborhood of Bissau. The objective is to prevent further deterioration of the buildings ... Read More»
Trafficking in Persons 2017 Report
On June 27, 2017, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the seventeenth annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. The U.S. Congress mandates the report to measure annual progress made by countries around the world on combatting trafficking in persons. Guinea-Bissau is one of 187 countries, including the United States, evaluated in the report. Link to 2017 ... Read More»
Remarks for U.S. Independence Day Reception – Bissau, June 8, 2017
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Martina Boustani Remarks U.S. Independence Day Reception, Hotel Ledger, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau June 8, 2017 (AS PREPARED) Distinguished Representative of the President of the Republic of the Guinea-Bissau, Distinguished Representative of the President of the National Assembly, Distinguished President of the Supreme Court of Justice, Paulo Sanha Distinguished representative of the ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Guinea-Bissau
United States Embassy Dakar, Senegal Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations in Guinea-Bissau May 31, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Dakar has received reports of demonstrations in Guinea-Bissau. In addition, the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau, known as ECOMIB, has begun a planned withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the country. Even demonstrations intended ... Read More»
President Trump’s Ramadan message
President Donald J. Trump wished all Muslims “a joyful Ramadan” upon the start of the Muslim holy month. “During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world will find meaning and inspiration in acts of charity and meditation that strengthen our communities,” President Trump said in a May 26 statement . “At its core, the ... Read More»
Welcome to the Virtual U.S. Presence in Guinea-Bissau
The U.S. does not have an Embassy or any other diplomatic presence in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. Embassy in Bissau suspended operations on June 14, 1998. The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is based in Dakar, Senegal. Read More»
Zika Virus in Guinea-Bissau
What is the current situation? Public health officials have reported that mosquitoes in Guinea-Bissau are infected with Zika virus and are spreading it to people. Because Zika virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes, CDC recommends that travelers to Guinea-Bissau protect themselves from mosquito bites . Sexual transmission of Zika virus is also possible, so you should use condoms or not have ... Read More»
Ambassador Zumwalt Meets with Bissau Guinean Mandela Washington Fellows
“What an impressive group of engaged and active people! These three young leaders are can-do people determined to improve their society. That was my feeling earlier this week as I hosted William Na Lamba, Lizandra Mariza Gomes Cabral Dos Reis and Ilsa de Fatima Cá Sáto lunch at my house to welcome them to the ... Read More»
Ambassador James P. Zumwalt Presents Letter of Credence to H.E. José Mario Vaz, President of Guinea-Bissau
The Honorable James P. Zumwalt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, presented his letter of credence to H.E. José Mário Vaz, President of Guinea-Bissau, at Guinea-Bissau’s Presidential Palace on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Ambassador Zumwalt and President Vaz expressed the desire of both countries to increase bilateral ... Read More»
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