Reports

A bomb threat has been reported at the Chisinau International Airport  today, July 30, 2022.  The airport has been evacuated and Moldovan police are investigating. Please monitor local news sources for updates. 

Do not travel to Mali due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Reissued with updates to U.S. government restrictions on personnel.

The recent attack on Kuje prison in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory marks the latest and most high-profile attack in the Islamic State West Africa Province’s (ISWAP) expansion into Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The attack i...

Exercise increased caution in Mozambique due to crime, terrorism, and health issues. Some areas have greater risk. Reissued with updates to information about Cabo Delgado Province and removal of concerns for Sofala and M...

Demonstrations continue this afternoon in Conakry, particularly in the areas around Bambeto Circle and along the Rue Prince corridor. Please continue to remain alert and avoid protest areas. U.S. citizens should remember...

Despite diplomatic efforts to ease international grain shortages, global recession appears increasingly likely. High food and fuel prices have already sparked protests throughout the region in places such as Peru, Panama...

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa discourages travel to Goma, Butembo, Beni, and Sake, North Kivu Province; Uvira and Bukavu, South Kivu Province; and Bunia, Ituri Province; Democratic Republic of the Congo due to recent atta...

Social media indicates that demonstrations are expected to take place near France Square today, July 29, starting at approximately 19:30, possibly followed by a march.

The U.S. Embassy would like to inform you of the following demonstrations taking place this weekend, July 29-31.

On July 22, suspected violent extremists attacked Mali’s main military base on the outskirts of Bamako. This report looks at an assault that was the first attack on the base in Mali’s decade-long war against an Islamist...