Category - Africa

GUINEA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Guinea. The current security situation remains volatile due to the political, social and economic tensions in the country. Clashes between young demonstrators and law enforcement authorities have been frequent, especially in Conakry, where incidents of violent crimes are on […]

Regional Advisory for the province of Sofala Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the province of Sofala, (except for the capital city of Beira if reached by plane) due to recent violent incidents. Consult the Security tab for more information http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mozambique

GUINEA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Guinea. The current security situation remains volatile due to the political, social and economic tensions in the country. Clashes between young demonstrators and law enforcement authorities have been frequent, especially in Conakry, where incidents of violent crimes are on […]

Warning – CHAD – U.S. TRAVEL WARNING – Eastern & Border Regions – Warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Chad and recommends citizens avoid all travel to eastern Chad and border regions. Read more: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5998.html

Foreigners driving a rental car across any border into neighbouring countries must obtain a permit prior to arriving at the border crossing. Failure to do so may lead to arrest and/or a fine. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/south-africa

Security Tab: updated on 23-May 2013 Demonstrations: The security situation remains volatile following the assassination of an opposition leader on February 6, 2013. Major demonstrations, some of which included anti-Western slogans, took place during the week of February 4, 2013 in many Tunisian cities. Some violent incidents occurred on the margins of these demonstrations. Exercise […]