Category - Africa

MAURITANIA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Mauritania due to the rise in terrorist threats against Western interests. Regional Advisory for northern and eastern Mauritania, especially the desert areas north of the Oualata-Tichit-Ouadane-Zouérat line and the border areas with Algeria, Mali and Morocco Foreign Affairs, Trade […]

Samples from victims of a viral hemorrhagic fever that has killed more than 50 people in Guinea have tested positive for the Ebola virus, government officials said Sunday, marking the first time an outbreak among humans has been detected in this West African nation. Government spokesman Damantang Albert Camara said the virus was found in […]

On February 23-24, 2014, three explosions were reported in Zanzibar. They occurred outside the Tanzania Assemblies of God Church, at the entrance of the Anglican Church compound and in a popular restaurant in Stone Town. Further attacks cannot be ruled out. Be vigilant in crowded places and monitor local media. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/tanzania?utm_source=tanzania&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2014-02-24%2001:10%20pm

International flights are departing from Guyana under heavier than normal security following an unusual threat warning from the U.S. Police and soldiers joined regular airport security at the main international airport in the South American country. Transportation Minister Robeson Benn says authorities are conducting 100 percent security checks on passengers and luggage. The first of […]

Latest update: The Security tab was updated – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Risk level: Exercise a high degree of caution; see also regional advisories. Updated on 2014-01-30 05:00 pm http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/kenya?utm_source=kenya&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2014-01-30%2005:00%20pm

CDN GOVT TRAVEL WARNING-Countrywide – Exercise particular caution around Jan 14, which marks an important anniversary of the 2011 revolution Tunisia is facing an increased risk of potentially violent demonstrations. Public order is regularly disrupted for various reasons, including political, social and economic tensions.