Libya: Avoid non-essential travel
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advise against non-essential travel to Libya, except for the Sabha and Kufra region, for which we advise against all travel.
Following a change of regime and government, the political situation remains fragile. Although the security situation appears to have improved, it remains difficult to assess and can change rapidly. Canadians should be vigilant, avoid unnecessary movement and large crowds and demonstrations.
Transportation by commercial means out of Libya is available but limited. Canadians are advised to avoid travelling after dark.
Demining operations are ongoing in the south of the country. The risk of encountering unexploded ordinance and indiscriminately laid landmines is high in all areas where fighting occurred. Travellers are advised to exercise caution in these areas.
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the regions of Sabha and Kufra due to ongoing clashes between various armed groups.
Nigeria: Avoid non-essential travel
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advise against non-essential travel to Nigeria.
The security situation in Nigeria is unpredictable and there is a significant risk of terrorism, crime, inter-communal clashes, armed attacks, banditry, and kidnappings.
Canadians are advised to maintain a high level of security awareness in these public areas. You should also be particularly cautious around places of worship and avoid large gatherings.
Travellers are advised to remain alert and extremely vigilant. After dark, all unnecessary travel should be avoided. Road accidents are a serious risk and Canadians should exercise great caution, especially highway travel and outside major urban areas.
Kenya: Exercise high degree of caution
Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution because of the increasing number of terrorist acts, kidnappings and incidents of crime targeting Westerners throughout Kenya.
There is a heightened risk of terrorism throughout Kenya, including Nairobi. The insurgent group Al-Shabaab has publicly warned of planned terrorist attacks in the country. They could occur at any time and could target areas frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. On April 23, the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi issued a Security Message for U.S. citizens stating that it had received credible information regarding a possible attack on Nairobi hotels and prominent Kenyan government buildings, particularly in the downtown core or Central Business District. Timing of the potential attack is not known.
A grenade attack targeting a church in Nairobi killed one person and injured several others on April 29. On March 10, four grenade attacks targeting a busy bus station in Nairobi killed several people and injured several more, and on March 31 one person was killed and 30 others were injured in two separate grenade attacks around the city of Mombasa. For safety reasons, travellers should avoid visiting businesses during peak hours, steer clear of areas with large crowds and remain vigilant when in restaurants, shopping centres and other public areas. Canadians should also be very cautious if attending sporting events, such as football matches. You should avoid public venues such as sports bars, night clubs and restaurants which will be broadcasting these games, as well as public transportation, such as taxis, to and from the events. You should monitor local media for current information and amend your travel arrangements accordingly.
Travellers are also strongly advised to avoid all travel to the border areas with South Sudan and Ethiopia due to armed banditry and cross-border violence.
Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or call 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.