Category - Africa

MAURITANIA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Mauritania due to the rise in terrorist threats against Western interests. Regional Advisory for northeastern Mauritania, especially the desert areas north of the Oualata-Tichit-Ouadane-Zouérat line Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the northeastern part […]

LIBYA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Libya due to the fragile political situation. Regional Advisory for Benghazi, Bani Walid and the regions of Sabha and Kufra Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Benghazi, Bani Walid and the regions of Sabha […]

ERITREA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Eritrea. The political situation is highly unstable, due to ongoing tension between Eritrea and neighbouring countries, and could become violent at any time. Reports received on January 21, 2013 indicate that there is an increased military presence in the […]

ALGERIA – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Algeria. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to recent unrest. Regional Advisory for travel outside major urban centres in Algeria Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel outside major urban centres in […]

easytravelreport.com: Tunisian customs agents threaten strike January, 16, 17 and 18 if demands not met. If this strike goes a head expect chaos at Tunisian ports, borders and airports.

From FCO information on website to UK citizens14 January marks an important anniversary date linked to the revolution and could potentially be the trigger for violent protest. Read more: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/tunisia