Category - Africa

25
Apr

Libya: Tripoli Airport closed due to bad weather

Tripoli, 24 April 2013: All flights in and out of Tripoli International Airport were cancelled today until further notice because of bad weather. Tripoli has been hit by a ghibli (a sand storm). It started a couple of days ago but has grown in intensity. Ibrahim Belhaj, deputy director of Tripoli International Airport, told the […]

24
Apr

Mozambique: Security message to US citizens: carjackings

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Maputo (Mozambique), Carjackings Travel Health and Safety; Carjacking Africa > Mozambique > Maputo; Africa > Swaziland > Mbabane 4/24/2013 This security message is to alerts U.S. citizens in Mozambique that there have been several reported incidents of carjackings between the Namaacha and Goba border crossing points and the city of […]

18
Apr

South Africa: Tambo Intl Airport: message for US citizens

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Johannesburg (South Africa), Robberies of Shuttle Buses from OR Tambo International Airport Crime Africa > South Africa > Johannesburg 4/17/2013 The U.S. Mission to South Africa advises U.S. citizens to exercise special caution when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to hotels, guest houses, and residences. […]

17
Apr

Libya: Health update from Ottawa

The Agency strongly recommends that you consult with a travel medicine clinic or health care provider preferably six weeks before departure. Medical facilities are limited. Some medicines are in short supply. Drink bottled water only. Read more: http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/libya

12
Apr

Tunisia: Airport strike put off until April 26

From: http://www.easytravelreport.com/AIRPORTS/Tunisia-Carthage-Airport-strike-airline-Tunis-air.html

10
Apr

Mozambique: Regional advisory from Ottawa: Sofala and Manica

Regional Advisory for the provinces of Sofala and Manica Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the provinces of Sofala and Manica due to recent violent incidents. If you are in these central provinces despite this advisory, be extremely vigilant, avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, follow the advice of local […]