MOROCCO – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Morocco. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to recent unrest and the general threat of terrorism. Read more: http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/morocco
MALI – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Mali due to political instability. Regional Advisory for the regions of Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal and Mopti Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the regions of Timbuktu, Gao, Kidal and Mopti due to the presence […]
Regional Advisory for for the northeast part of the country http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to northeast Kenya within 150 km of the Somali border, including coastal areas North of Pate Island in Lamu District, and to Garissa district where there is a risk of kidnapping and attacks. You […]
From CDN gov: no official warning – just caution. Despite the ongoing political transition, the security situation remains fragile. There has been a notable increase in the number of violent acts committed by extremists since the beginning of the year. Although these excesses are widely condemned by the authorities, enforcing the law does not always […]
GUINEA: Avoid non-essential travel- Checkpoints in Conakry The security situation in Conakry seems to have deteriorated somewhat in recent weeks and there has been an increase in crime and violence (armed robbery targeting vehicles, homes and shops) in Conakry and the surrounding province. The Guinean authorities have implemented the immediate restoration of check points (police […]
NIGER: Avoid all travel- terrorist cell intercepted Niger overall (except Niamey) OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Niger, with the exception of Niamey. There is a risk to personal safety throughout the country. There are concerns about the risk of kidnapping by the group Al Qaeda in the […]