Event:
In light of ongoing hostilities in the region, the U.S. Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Djibouti to exercise increased caution and remain informed.
Access to U.S. Military Base Camp Lemonnier is currently restricted to mission-essential personnel. The U.S. Embassy has temporarily limited its personnel’s access to the base. The Embassy has not otherwise altered its security posture at this time.
Actions to Take:
- Monitor local and international news, including Radio Television of Djibouti (RTD) on FM 99.5 MHz;
- Watch for mass SMS alerts via your Djiboutian telecom provider;
- Be aware of your surroundings and stay alert;
- Carry proper identification at all times;
- Review your personal security plans;
- Notify friends and family of your safety;
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program STEP to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency; and
- Pay attention to official communications from the Djiboutian government and the U.S. Embassy.
For further travel and security information, visit the State Department’s travel website for travel advisories, alerts, and Djibouti Country Specific Information .
Assistance:
- Djiboutian emergency services can be reached by calling 999 (emergency services) or 119 (ambulance service) from your cellular or landline phone
- American citizens can reach the U.S. Embassy in Djibouti on +253 214 53010 or DjiboutiACS@state.gov.
- If you are concerned about a loved one overseas, please call State Department Consular Affairs on 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in U.S. or Canada) or +1 202-501-4444 (worldwide).
Announcements from the U.S. Embassy will be published via the STEP platform and on its website and Facebook and X accounts.
