Africa

Tunisia: Travel Alert Regarding Possible Unrest

Date: October 17th, 2011 |

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert regarding Tunisia because of the potential for unrest. Spontaneous events such as demonstrations still occur, and the nation is still operating under a state of emergency. The State Department advises all citizens currently in Tunisia to stay vigilant regarding personal security, and all travelers planning trips [read more]

Seychelles: Second Deadly Shark Attack in Same Area

Date: August 30th, 2011 |

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A second deadly shark attack within a month left a British honeymooner dead and the small island-nation distraught. The British citizen was snorkeling just 60 feet from the shore off Anse Lazio beach on the island of Praslin when he was attacked. Though he was brought to shore alive, rescuers could not save him. The [read more]

Egypt: Instability Persists

Date: July 12th, 2011 |

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Months after the revolution in Egypt, the situation in Cairo is still unstable. Clashes broke out at a Cairo courthouse after police officers accused of killing protesters were released on bail. This is the latest in growing tensions over the speed at which trials of those accused of using deadly force during the uprising is [read more]

Côte d’Ivoire: Violence Grows in City of Abidjan

Date: March 23rd, 2011 |

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Violence continues in Côte d’Ivoire as new clashes broke out in Abidjan when troops loyal to the controversial leader Laurent Gbagbo launched a mortar attack that killed at least 25 people March 17. In total, the fighting has killed more than 430 people since Gbagbo refused to step down after the election of Alassane Ouattara, [read more]

Malta: Evacuation Site Largely Unaffected by Libyan Uprising

Date: March 2nd, 2011 |

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Some 13,000 foreigners have passed through Malta on their way out of Libya. The prime minister approved the use of Malta as a base for humanitarian missions into Libya, and as a result, the British Royal Air Force is using the small island state as the staging ground for the evacuation of British citizens from [read more]

Mali: Travel Warning in North of Country

Date: October 8th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department is warning citizens about traveling to the small African nation, particularly in the northern parts of the country, because of kidnapping threats made against Westerners. Al-Qaida in the Maghreb, a region in northwest Africa spanning many countries, has stated its intent to attack Western targets. This, coupled with a recent military [read more]

Zambia: State Department Issues Travel Alert

Date: August 23rd, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert for citizens leading up to the September 20, 2011 presidential, parliamentary and local elections in Zambia. Potential for unrest and disruptions surrounding the elections is high, and those planning to travel to the country should monitor local news and remain aware of local conditions. The State Department [read more]

Ivory Coast: Travel Restriction Eased; Caution still Advised

Date: June 23rd, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department has eased its travel warning for the Ivory Coast. On June 15, the State Department lifted the ordered departure of government employees and adult family members at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast’s economic center, but still bans minor dependents from traveling to the country. Though State Department officials [read more]

Kenya: Terrorist Threat to Hotels and Shopping Centers

Date: March 2nd, 2011 |

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The Kenyan police commissioner issued a terror warning for shopping centers and hotels, citing threats from a Somali militant group with ties to al-Qaeda known as al-Shabaab. The group is responsible for the attack in Uganda’s capital Kampala that left 76 dead during the World Cup. Travelers should be aware of heightened security in public [read more]

Egypt: Tourism Workers Implore Visitors to Return

Date: February 15th, 2011 |

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The exhilaration of the people-power movement that brought down Hosni Mubarak may last a long time, but one thing everyone hopes will pass is the loss of tourists. Such popular attractions as the Giza Pyramids and the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh have been virtually empty of tourists since the demonstrations began in January. [read more]

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