Category - Africa

13
Aug

Kenya: Visa information: starting Sep 1

Canadians must be in possession of a visa to visit Kenya. As of September 1, 2015, the only way to obtain a visa to visit Kenya will be online, on the eCitizen website. Until then, you can still obtain a visa at a Kenyan diplomatic office or on arrival at the airport. Visas are valid […]

27
May

South Africa: violence

Due to the volatile security situation, Canadian citizens are advised to exercise a high degree of caution. Security The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions. Crime South Africa […]

30
Mar

Papua New Guinea, Samoa: earthquake

An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude strikes Samoa hours after a tsunami warning is issued following a 7.5 quake in Papua New Guinea.  An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude has struck off Samoa in the Pacific Ocean just hours after a major tremor rattled nearby Papua New Guinea. The epicentre of the second quake was 77 miles […]

27
Mar

Kenya: Nairobi: terrorist threat

Canadians advised that current information suggests that terrorists may be planning attacks against crowded locations in Nairobi in the near future. Read more at http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya

18
Mar

Tunis: Tourists killed in museum attack

At least seven foreign tourists and a Tunisian have been killed after gunmen targeted a museum in the Tunisian capital, officials say. Two attackers and a police officer were killed in the subsequent security operation, they said. The operation is now reported to be over. The attack happened at the Bardo Museum, which is next […]

5
Mar

Madagascar: floods

From the US Dept of State: This emergency message alerts U.S. citizens to reports that heavy and consistent rains have caused severe flooding in the central highlands of Madagascar, and has prompted the Government of Madagascar to declare a state of disaster, including in the capital of Antananarivo.  Extensive flooding has washed out dikes and […]