Category - Africa

The US has been warned by Ugandan police of a “specific threat” of an attack on Entebbe International Airport, 35 km from the African country’s capital Kampala, on Thursday night. The US embassy in Uganda stated that it was handed information by the Uganda Police Force describing a “specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport […]

LIBYA – AVOID ALL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against all travel to Libya due to the fragile and unpredictable political situation and the threat of terrorism in the region. The Embassy of Canada in Libya’s ability to provide consular services to Canadian citizens in Libya is extremely limited, due to continuing political […]

The Security tab was updated on May 23 – violence in Tripoli in mid-May, airports may close on short notice. Previous information: LIBYA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Libya due to the fragile political situation and the threat of terrorism in the region. Regional Advisory for […]

MADAGASCAR – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Madagascar. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution in light of the current political situation and increasing crime rate. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/madagascar?utm_source=madagascar&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2014-05-05%2001:21%20pm

NIGERIA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Nigeria, with the exception of certain areas of Abuja, Calabar and Lagos where you should exercise a high degree of caution (see Security tab). The security situation throughout the country is unpredictable, and there is a significant risk of […]

– In light of the killing of a Muslim cleric in Mombasa late yesterday and the ensuing violence that erupted in the area, the U.S. Embassy has suspended official travel to Mombasa until further notice; potential for additional violence in the Mombasa area exists in the coming days; strongly encourage all U.S. citizens to avoid […]