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Travel Alert: Kenya
January 15th, 2008
Consular Affairs Bulletins
This Travel Alert is being
issued to warn American citizens of the security situation following disputed
elections in Kenya.
U.S. citizens should
strongly consider the risks of travel to Kenya at this time and defer
non-essential travel to the three provinces of Nyanza, Western, and Rift
Valley. more...
Kenya Post-election Violence
January 12th, 2008
U.S. Embassy Nairobi urges
all Americans to remain vigilant and aware of their personal security in light
of continuing unrest following national election results. U.S. citizens are encouraged to remain in place
as security both within Nairobi
and the country at large is unpredictable. more...
Warden Message: Democratic Republic of Congo
January 11th, 2008 This revised Travel
Warning for the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa)
provides an update on the country’s security situation. This Warning supersedes
the Travel Warning for the Democratic
Republic of the Congo issued April 24, 2007. more...
Warden Message: Benin Increased
Petty Crime, Criminal Activity
December 17th, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou is issuing this Warden Message to inform Americans
that the U.S. Embassy has noted a marked increase in petty crime in Benin. more...
Warden Message: Niger Details
on Landmines and Travel Restrictions
December 12th, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
This Warden Message is
being issued to alert U.S.Niger. On the morning of December
10, a vehicle traveling near Maradi hit a landmine. Later the same day, a
vehicle traveling in Tahoua also hit a landmine. more...
Travel Warning: Burundi
December 12th, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
This Travel Warning is
being re-issued to provide updated security information on the situation in Burundi and to remind Americans of precautions
to take while traveling in Burundi.
Adult dependents of U.S. Embassy personnel in Burundi
were authorized to return to Burundi
in June 2006. In December 2007, all dependents were authorized to return. more...
Warden Message: DRC North Kivu Province
Travel Deferment Urged December 5th, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa hereby informs American citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that all non-essential
travel to the province
of North Kivu should be
deferred until further notice. The Travel Warning dated April 24, 2007 remains
in effect for the DRC. more...
Warden Message: Chad Heightened
Security Presence
December 4th, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Due to a heightened
presence of military and police in N’Djamena, American citizens are encouraged
to limit unnecessary travel, particularly after dark within the city throughout
the weekend. Warden Message: South Africa Holiday
Season Crime Increase
November 30, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
This warden message is
being issued to remind Americans that crime levels tend to increase during the
holiday season. With that in mind, please review and put into practice the
following security precautions. more...
Warden Message: Dakar Demonstrations
November 30, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
The U.S. Embassy in Dakar is issuing this Warden Message to remind U.S. citizens of the potential for
demonstrations and spontaneous protests in Dakar,
and to encourage U.S.
citizens to avoid all demonstrations. more...
Khartoum: Protestors Demand UK
Teacher Death
November 30, 2007
Thousands of Sudanese,
many carrying knives and sticks, have taken to the streets of Khartoum calling for the execution of British
school teacher Gillian Gibbons, jailed over a teddy bear. more... Warden Message: Niger
Demonstrations
November 26, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
This warden message is to
inform Americans in NigerNiamey
between January and May. The U.S. Embassy expects this pattern to continue, and
urges Americans to avoid all demonstrations.
that student demonstrations, some involving violence and property damage, have
historically taken place in Niamey between January and May. The U.S. Embassy expects
this pattern to continue, and urges Americans to avoid all demonstrations. more...
Army Troops Clash with Gunmen in Niger Delta
November 26, 2007
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Nigerian troops clashed early on Sunday with
armed militants in the Niger Delta oil region near a natural gas facility run
by Royal Dutch Shell PLC, a military official said.
November 8, 2007
Consular Affairs Bulletins
The Embassy has received word of a proposed demonstration at the Palais du Justice near the traffic circle which intersects Avenue du Brazza and Charles de Gaulle tomorrow morning, Thursday, November 8, 2007. The recognizable landmarks are the Total gas station and the Banque des Etats de l?Afrique Centrale. more...
Warning of Somali 'Catastrophe'
October 31, 2007
International aid agencies are warning of an "unfolding humanitarian catastrophe" in parts of Somalia after recent fierce fighting in the capital. more...
Travel Warning: Nigeria
October 30, 2007
This Travel Warning is being issued to warn U.S. citizens of the possible dangers of travel to Nigeria, and to note the continued unstable security situation in the Niger Delta region. American citizens should defer all but essential travel to Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states because of the very high risk of kidnapping, robbery, and other armed attacks in these areas. more...
Nigerian Kidnappers Release Six Oil Hostages
October 30, 2007
Nigerian kidnappers have released six hostages seized on October 26 from an Italian offshore oil production facility, private security contractors working for oil companies said on Tuesday. more...
Six Kidnapped after Nigerian Militants Attack Italy-Owned Oil Platform
October 26, 2007
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria Armed militants attacked an Italian-owned offshore oil platform in Nigeria early Friday and seized six workers, of Polish Filipino and Nigerian nationality, oil company ENI said. more...
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Zimbabwe
May 11, 2007
This Public Announcement informs U.S. citizens of security concerns in Zimbabwe and advises them to carefully consider the risks of travel to Zimbabwe. This Public Announcement is valid until July 31, 2007. More?
Travel Warning: CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE
April 24, 2007
This revised Travel Warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa) provides an update on the country?s security situation. It further notes that the Department has lifted the Authorized Departure for non-emergency Embassy personnel and eligible family members due to security concerns last month. This Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued March 27, 2007. More?
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Guinea
April 09, 2007
This Public Announcement is being issued to update American citizens on the security situation in Guinea. American citizens should continue to be cautious with regard to travel to and in Guinea, although the political climate is much improved. Ordered Departure for family members of U.S. Government employees has been canceled. This Public Announcement supersedes the Travel Warning dated February 12, 2007, and expires on July 5, 2007. More?
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Kenya
March 23, 2007
This Public Announcement is being issued to alert American citizens about the World Cross-Country Championship taking place in Mombasa, Kenya, on April 14, 2007. Americans planning travel to Mombasa for this event are strongly advised to take appropriate measures to ensure their personal safety and property. More?
Travel Warning: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
March 23, 2007
This Travel Warning alerts American citizens to the current security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As a result of small arms fire and mortar explosions that began on March 22 in Kinshasa, the capital, the Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and dependents. The Department continues to warn American citizens against travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo at this time. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued December 18, 2006. More?
Travel Warning: CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
March 06, 2007
This Travel Warning is being re-issued to remind Americans of ongoing security concerns, despite the recent signing of a cease-fire with some rebel groups. It supersedes the Travel Warning for the Central African Republic issued December 19, 2006. More?
American Student Groped, Harassed
28 Feb 2007
The Regional Security Office at U.S. Embassy Port Louis reported the following:
An American student was the victim of sexual assault in the form of groping by a bus conductor in Port Louis. The victim reported the crime immediately to bus company and local police, but then began receiving harassing phone calls and text messages. One week after the assault, the victim contacted U.S. Embassy Port Louis for further assistance. More?
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Senegal
February 23, 2007
This Public Announcement is being issued to advise American citizens of violence in association with Senegal?s upcoming presidential election, and of special travel restrictions on Sunday, February 25, 2007. This Public Announcement will expire on March 26, 2007. More?
Travel Warning: LIBERIA
February 16, 2007
The Department of State continues to be concerned about the security situation in Liberia and urges American citizens contemplating a visit to Liberia to obtain updated security information before they travel and to be prepared to change their plans at short notice. Americans in Liberia should use caution while in country and make an effort to plan in advance all aspects of their stay. This updates and supersedes the Travel Warning of March 30, 2006. More?
Travel Warning: GUINEA
February 12, 2007
This Travel Warning is being updated to strongly urge Americans to defer all travel to Guinea until the situation stabilizes. The Department of State has ordered the departure of all eligible family members of U.S. mission employees. There has been violent unrest in Conakry and in towns throughout Guinea over the last three days, and the security climate shows no sign of stabilizing. At least 23 people died February 10-11. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated January 26, 2007. More?
Travel Warning: Kenya
February 06, 2007
This Travel Warning is being issued to remind American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to Kenya at this time due to ongoing safety and security concerns. This supersedes the Travel Warning of August 10, 2006. More?
Travel Warning: BURUNDI
January 24, 2007
This Travel Warning is being re-issued to provide updated information on the security situation and to remind Americans of the dangers of travel to Burundi. This supersedes the Travel Warning of June 23, 2006. More?
Travel Warning: NIGERIA
January 19, 2007
This Travel Warning is being re-issued to note a further deterioration in the security situation in the Niger Delta region, due to recent car bombings in the city of Port Harcourt and continuing kidnappings of expatriates in that area. American citizens should depart from and defer non-essential travel to Delta, Bayesa, and Rivers states. This Warning also provides an update on aviation safety in Nigeria and addresses upcoming elections. It supersedes the Travel Warning for Nigeria issued August 24, 2006. More?
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: East Africa
January 04, 2007
This public announcement is being re-issued to remind Americans of the continuing potential for terrorist actions against U.S. citizens in East Africa, particularly along the East African coast, to alert Americans to possible continuing sporadic violence in Somalia, and to note a number of incidents of maritime piracy near the horn of Africa and the southern Red Sea near Yemen. This supersedes the Public Announcement of May 5, 2006, and expires on May 4, 2007. More? yemek tarifleri
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