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Foreign Office Travel Advisories
Malawi 7th May 2008
07 May 08
Malawi
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (avoid travelling in public minibuses) and Road Travel sections (safety information updated). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. A
Zimbabwe 2nd May 2008
02 May 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of this advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to Zimbabwe at this time due to the continuing tension surrounding the election and the deplo
Tanzania 2nd May 2008
02 May 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (removal of reference to planned demonstration in Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Travel Summary
A demonstration is being planned to occur in Stone
Zimbabwe 18th April 2008
18 April 08
Zimbabwe
This email is to advise you that an article matching one of your interests has been published: ZIMBABWE TRAVEL ADVICE.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office changed its Travel Advice for Zimbabwe. Due to increased tensions surrounding the Zimbabwean elections we are advising against a
Mali 16th April 2008
16 April 08
Mali
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (most common cause of consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the
Tanzania 14th April 2008
14 April 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (planned demonstration in Zanzibar). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
A demonstration is being planned to occur in Stone Town, Zanzibar on Saturday 12 April 2008.
Uganda 14th April 2008
14 April 08
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section (demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Distric
Zimbabwe 31st March 2008
31 March 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (Elections 29 March 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections took place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. In the absence of officially confirmed results ther
Tanzania 28th March 2008
28 March 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and General sections (Consular and visa services have been affected by extensive flooding in the British High Commission). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•There is an underlying threat from t
Zimbabwe 27th March 2008
27 March 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (cancellation of a prayer meeting planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections are scheduled to take place in
Cameroon 20th March 2008
20 March 08
Cameroon
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. We advise ag
Tanzania 20th March 2008
20 March 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Crime section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tr
Uganda 18th March 2008
18 March 08
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Districts) with the exception of trips
Zimbabwe 13th March 2008
13 March 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Political Situation section (cancellation of a prayer meeting planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections are scheduled to take place in
Zimbabwe 11th March 2008
11 March 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Travel section (a prayer meeting is planned at Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield on 13 March. Travellers are advised to avoid Highfield and the surrounding area at this time). The overall level of the advice has not chan
Kenya 11th March 2008
11 March 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (cholera outbreak in the Mandera district of north-eastern Kenya). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•On 28 February 2008 a power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and op
South Africa 7th March 2008
07 March 08
South Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.
•The standa
Mozambique 7th March 2008
07 March 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary and Natural Disasters section (Tropical Storm Jokwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Since 25 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices in severa
Kenya 6th March 2008
06 March 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section following an incident in the Mt Elgon area on 3 March 2008. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•On 28 February 2008 a power-sharing agreement was signed between President Kibaki and opp
Zimbabwe 6th March 2008
06 March 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Entry Requirements (journalists). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tension in the run up to
Niger 5th March 2008
05 March 08
Niger
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•There is no British Embassy in Niger. The British Ambassador to Niger resides in Accra, Ghana. We are una
Zimbabwe 29th February 2008
29 February 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (health services deteriorate) and Political Situation section (election campaigns launch). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. Th
Kenya 28th February 2008
28 February 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (reported postponement of 28 February demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed presiden
Cameroon 28th February 2008
28 February 08
Cameroon
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Since 25 February 2008 there has been civil unrest and rioting in Douala which has spread to other parts of the country, linked to a p
Kenya 27th February 2008
27 February 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (Possibility of further demonstrations). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed presidential election
Zimbabwe 26th February 2008
26 February 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (reference to election rally removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
•Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tens
Cameroon 25th February 2008
25 February 08
Cameroon
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
• We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. We advise aga
Mozambique 25th February 2008
25 February 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (demonstration information updated) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
• Since 25 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices
Kenya 25th February 2008
25 February 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and General sections. We no longer advise against travel to Western, Nyanza and Rift Valley Provinces.
A number of areas of Kenya have experienced violent unrest following the disputed preside
Zimbabwe 22nd February 2008
22 February 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (election rally). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be increased political tension in the run up
Ghana 22nd February 2008
22 February 08
Ghana
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (Consular Assistance in 2007 and removing reference to the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament) and General section (Registering with the Britih High Commission). The overall level of the advice has not change
Zimbabwe 21st February 2008
21 February 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation (elections) Road Travel and Local Laws and Customs (lack of electricity) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. The
Namibia 15th February 2008
15 February 08
Namibia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Road Travel section (heavy rainfall is affecting driving conditions and accessibility). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
You
Rwanda 14th February 2008
14 February 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Natural Disasters section (earthquakes in Eastern DRC and in South - West Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Dem
Uganda 14th February 2008
14 February 08
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the National Parks section (Mount Elgon National Park). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Distric
Zambia 14th February 2008
14 February 08
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Road Travel section (spillway gates at Kariba Dam was opened on 11 February 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbel
Mozambique 14th February 2008
14 February 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (demonstration information updated) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since 5 February there have been demonstrations against rises in transport and food prices in
Malawi - 8th January 2008
08 February 08
Malawi
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Political Situation and Road Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors a
South Africa - 8th February 2008
08 February 08
South Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.
The
Zambia 8th February 2008
08 February 08
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the
Seychelles 8th February 2008
08 February 08
Seychelles
his advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (consular assistance 2007) and General (money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches and from parked cars. See the Crime section of this advice
Kenya - 7th February 2008
07 February 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Crime section. We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Mombasa Town.
A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be p
Zimbabwe 7th February 2008
07 February 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary, Political Situation, Local Travel, Entry Requirements and General sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe on 29 March 2008. There is likely to be i
Tanzania 6th February 2008
06 February 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and f
The Gambia 6th February 2008
06 February 08
Gambia, The
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance cases updated with 2007 figures), Entry Requirement Section (yellow fever vaccination) and General (Money) section (reference to appreciation of the Dalasi against foreign currencies remov
Mozambique 6th February 2008
06 February 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (widespread demonstrations in Maputo) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since early 5 February 2008 sporadic, widespread, violent demonstrations have been taking p
Mozambique 5th February 2008
05 February 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Summary (widespread demonstrations in Maputo) and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Since early 5 February 2008 there have been reports of widespread, violent demonstrations i
Rwanda 5th February 2008
05 February 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (earthquake of 6.0 magnatude in Bukavu (eastern DRC) and a second earhtquake of 5.0 near the Lake town of Cyangugu in South - West Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all bu
Zambia 4th February 2008
04 February 08
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Road Travel section (spillway gates at Kariba Dam will be opened on 11 February 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Coppe
Rwanda 4th February 2008
04 February 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
An Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck near the Lake town of Cyangugu in south -west Rwanda on Sunday 3 February. There are reports that 21 people have been killed
Rwanda 1st February 2008
01 February 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance in 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), exce
Kenya - 3 - 29th January 2008
30 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (references to tensions in Nairobi on 29 January removed).
A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be prone to further outbreaks. The
Kenya - 2 - 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. We now advise against travelling into Nairobi.
A number of areas of Kenya are experiencing violent unrest following the disputed presidential election result and may be prone to further outbreaks. The security an
Malawi - 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Malawi
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Summary (flooding) and Air Travel (Air Malawi) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors and
Zambia 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements (visas) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the
Mozambique 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with minor amendments to the Road Travel, Local Laws and Customs, Entry Requirments, Natural Disasters section (2008 flooding) and General (Registering with the British High Commission)sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Namibia 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Namibia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the General section (power cuts). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
You should carry identification with you at all times. A phot
Kenya 29th January 2008
29 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary. We now advise against travelling into Nairobi and against all travel to the Nakuru and Naivasha regions following violent clashes and riots.
As of 1200 28 January the British High Commission re-opened the emerg
Kenya 28th January 2008
28 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (advice against all but essential travel to Nakuru and Naivasha). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to parts of Kenya including Western and Nyanza Provi
Kenya 25th January 2008 - 2
25 January 08
Kenya - 2
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (districts to avoid in Rift Valley).
The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to parts of Kenya including Western and Nyanza Provi
Zimbabwe 25th January 2008
25 January 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation section (MDC march in Harare on 23 January 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avoid all political demonstrations
Kenya 25th January 2008
25 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (towns and surrounding countryside in Rift Valley). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be u
Uganda 24th January 2008
24 January 08
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (Ebola deaths), Local Travel (removal of reference to flooding) and Health section (Ebola outbreak and removal of reference to Marburg viral disease). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise aga
Zimbabwe 23rd January 2008
23 January 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Political Situation section (MDC march planned in the Central Business District on 23 January 2008). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avo
Kenya 23rd January 2008
23 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Election related concerns) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular int
Rwanda 22nd January 2008
22 January 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (fuel restrictions on all private vehicles). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democrat
Zimbabwe 21st January 2008
21 January 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Summary and Political Situation section (elections). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Elections are likely to be held in Zimbabwe in March 2008. You should avoid all political demonstrations and rallies as t
JANUARY 19TH 2008
19 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has been lowered.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We ar
Ghana 18th January 2008
18 January 08
Ghana
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in p
Ghana 16th January 2008
16 January 08
Ghana
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public area
Kenya 16th January 2008
16 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel (Election related concerns) sections (opposition rallies). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel ad
Namibia 15th January 2008
15 January 08
Namibia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section (entry stamps). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
You should carry identification with you at all t
Mozambique 15th January 2008
15 January 08
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments Local Travel (January 2008 flooding) and General (Registration with the British High Commission) and Natural Disasters section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but
Kenya 15th January 2008
15 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Local Travel (Election related concerns) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at reg
South Africa - 14th January 2008
14 January 08
South Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Crime section (or Tambo International airport). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinati
Zimbabwe 11th January 2008
11 January 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Local Travel section (exceptionally high rainfall leading to risk of flooding). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in t
Cape Verde 11th January 2008
11 January 08
Cape Verde
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is no formal British representation in Cape Verde. In case of an emergency you should contact the British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. There is a British Honorary Consul in Mindelo, Sao
Zambia 11th January 2008
11 January 08
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Laws and Customs (photography) and Road Travel (heavy rains) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Cent
Kenya 11th January 2008
11 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals.
We are
Mali 10th January 2008
10 January 08
Mali
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political Situation, Crime and Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the l
Kenya 10th January 2008
10 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals.
We are
Zimbabwe 9th January 2008
09 January 08
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Travel and Health section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making
Kenya 9th January 2008
09 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We are work
Kenya 8th January 2008
08 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this travel advice will be updated at regular intervals. We are work
Tanzania 7th January 2008
07 January 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign trav
7th January 2008
07 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections (sporadic gatherings in urban areas, including Mombasa). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
British High Commission officials continue to monitor the situation and this tra
Kenya 4th January 2008
04 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections because of the continuing serious unrest in Kenya (outbreaks of violence around Nairobi between groups of demonstrators and the security forces). We continue to advise against all but essenti
Rwanda 3rd January 2008
03 January 08
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (Ebola outbreak). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),
Uganda 3rd January 2008
03 January 08
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Health section (Ebola outbreak - travelling into Rwanda). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi D
Ghana 3rd January 2008
03 January 08
Ghana
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (updating references to the flooding in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, viole
Kenya 3rd January 2008
03 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel sections because of the continuing serious unrest in Kenya (outbreaks of violence around Nairobi between groups of demonstrators and the security forces). We continue to advise against all but essenti
Tanzania 2nd January 2008
02 January 08
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel sections (some buses which travel on the Dar es Salaam – Arusha – Nairobi route, are not currently operating). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from
Kenya 2nd January 2008
02 January 08
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and LOCAL TRAVEL section (continuing serious unrest). We now advise against all but essential travel to the urban centres of Kisumu, Kakamega, Kericho, Eldore; to the Kisauni Likoni and Tiwi areas around Mombasa; and
Kenya 18th December 2007
18 December 07
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Previous attacks have included a bomb attac
Mozambique 14th December 2007
14 December 07
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, (attempted child abduction) Natural disasters (removing reference to Tropical Cyclone Favio) and Entry requirements (visas) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are
Kenya 13th December 2007
13 December 07
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tra
Zimbabwe 12th December 2007
12 December 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation, Road Travel (Robbery & attacks in the lay-bys), Air Travel section (Zambia airways suspension of flights). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the lev
Uganda 7th December 2007
07 December 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (Ebola deaths). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Katakwi Districts) with
Kenya 7th December 2007
07 December 07
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Local Laws & Customs section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and fore
Tanzania 7th November 2007
07 December 07
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign tra
Zimbabwe 5th December 2007
05 December 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, ma
Kenya 3rd December 2007
03 December 07
Kenya
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel and Road Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by ex
Uganda 3rd December 2007
03 December 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Local Travel (all sections) and Health section (Ebola). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and K
Tanzania 30th November 2007
30 November 07
Tanzania
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Terrorism, Crime, Burundi Border Areas, River & Sea Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, inc
Zimbabwe 29th November 2007
29 November 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Political Situation sections (A march by war veterans is being held in Harare on 30 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime
Malawi - 28th November 2007
28 November 07
Malawi
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts. Lock your doors and keep windows closed.
You should carry some form of identification with you
South Africa - 28th November 2007
28 November 07
South Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable and there are many fatal ac
Mozambique 19th November 2007
19 November 07
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities. The main type of incidents for whi
Zimbabwe 19th November 2007
19 November 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making basic servic
Uganda 9th November 2007
09 November 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel (Northern Uganda) (two killings in Amuru District on 01 November). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Na
Zimbabwe 8th November 2007
08 November 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation, Local Laws and Customs, Entry Requirements, Health and General (Money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a
Zambia 7th November
07 November 07
Zambia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the Entry Requirements (visas) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should exercise caution when travelling in the rural parts of North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces close to the bo
Rwanda 31st October 2007
31 October 07
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because
Mali 30th October 2007
30 October 07
Mali
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mau
Namibia 26th October
26 October 07
Namibia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendment to the General section (medical insurance information added). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
You should carry identification with you
Uganda 23rd October
23 October 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel (Southwest Uganda) (fighting on 20 and 21 October). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapir
Zimbabwe 17th October 2007
17 October 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Air Travel section (Air Zimbabwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making ba
South Africa 16th October 2007
16 October 07
South Africa
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from the normal tourist destinations.
The standar
Namibia-October 16th 2007
16 October 07
Namibia
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of meningitis information) and Entry Requirements (South Africa) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
Yo
October 12th Uganda
12 October 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel (West Uganda and National Parks) sections. We no longer advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District.
We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto,
October 12th 2007
12 October 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (public transport and backpacking) and Air Travel sections (Air Zimbabwe). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime
Mozambique October 10th 2007
10 October 07
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Travel, Local Laws & Customs and Entry Requirements sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent cr
The Gambia October 7th 2007
09 October 07
Around 80,000 British nationals visit The Gambia each year. Most visits are trouble-free. The main types of incident for which British nationals have required consular assistance in The Gambia so far this year has been replacing lost and stolen passports and financial assistance. Crime against to
Kenya -29 September 2007
09 October 07
SUMMARY
There remains a general threat from terrorism in Kenya. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Previous attacks have included a bomb attack on a hotel which resulted in significant loss of life, and an unsuccessful attemp
Rwanda - October 9th 2007
09 October 07
Rwanda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is becau
October 5th 2007
05 October 07
Cameroon
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the Local Travel section of this advi
October 5th 2007
05 October 07
Zimbabwe
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime and a serious deterioration in the economy and infrastructure, making basic services, including
Kenya Monday 16 July 2007
16 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Laws and Customs section (Smoking Laws). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western ta
Tanzania Monday 16 July 2007
16 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Entry Requirements section (Yellow Fever certification). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the global threat of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could take place in public areas, inclu
Cameroon Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Contact Details section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common.
Zambia 6 July 2007
06 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (removal of the seasonal rains reference). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central a
Zimbabwe Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime and Political Situation sections (economic decline), Health section (standards of care) and General section (Money) (need for hard currency; artificially high exchange rate). The overall level of the advice has not cha
Malawi Friday 6 July 2007
06 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrori
Mozambique Wednesday 4 July 2007
04 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to Local Travel, Natural Disasters (removal of reference to tropical cyclone Favio) and General (Money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the
Kenya Tuesday 3 July 2007
03 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to Local Travel section (explosion on 11 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Wester
South Africa Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (removing reference to public services strike). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The stan
Seychelles Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim
South Africa Monday 2 July 2007
02 July 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
A four-week public services stri
Rwanda Friday 29 June 2007
29 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to USAID conference removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic
Zambia Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Health section (On 26 June 2007 the Zambian Ministry of Health reported a measles outbreak in the following districts: Kaputa, Chinsali, Chibombo, Mbala and Mazabuka.). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Uganda Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, and National Parks (Murchison Falls National Park) sections. The overall level of this advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District. There is ongoing military activity in this District and
Namibia Wednesday 27 June 2007
27 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could
Cape Verde Tuesday 26 June 2007
26 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is no formal British representation in Cape Verde. In case of an emergency you should contact the British Embassy in Dakar, Senegal. There is a British Honorary Consul in Mindelo, Sao Vicente Isla
Gabon Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, General and Contact Details sections The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Librevill
South Africa Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to Private sector unions have threatened to join the strike on 13 June 2007 removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in
Zambia Thursday 21 June 2007
21 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (reference to ongoing strikes removed). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and
Zambia Wednesday 13 June 2007
13 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (ongoing strikes). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces tha
Kenya Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (explosion on 11 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
An explosion took place outside the City Gate Restaurant near the Ambassador Hotel in Nairobi city centre on 11 June 2007. Unconfirmed report
South Africa Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (Private sector unions have threatened to join the strike on 13 June 2007). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolate
Mali Tuesday 12 June 2007
12 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation (elections) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Anson
Ghana Monday 11June 2007
11 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in publi
Kenya Monday 11 June 2007
11 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary, Crime and Political Situation section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly West
Ghana Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in publi
Cameroon Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel and Health sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the
Mozambique Friday 8 June 2007
08 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments throughout. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Most visits to Mozambique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the risks of violent crime, poor road safety standards and minimal health facilities. The main type of in
Seychelles Wednesday 6 June 2007
06 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim
Zimbabwe Tuesday 5 June 2007
05 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Bus
Malawi Tuesday 5 June 2007
05 June 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime (lost of stolen passports) and General (money) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.
The threat from te
South Africa Thursday 31 May 2007
31 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (one-day public services strike on Friday 1 June). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The Congr
Zambia Thursday 31 May 2007
31 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Local Travel section (flooding caused by above average rainfall this rainy season) and the Entry Requirements section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the
Namibia Friday 25 May 2007
25 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Cholera). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
If travelling along the Caprivi Strip, stick to the well-travelled routes.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global ri
UGANDA: FOREIGN OFFICE AMENDS TRAVEL ADVICE 22 May 2007
22 May 07
The Foreign Office revised its travel advice for Uganda on Tuesday 22 May. Due to the reduction in reports of banditry, rebel insurgency and LRA activity we are no longer advising against all travel to north and north west Uganda but continue to advise against all but essential travel to those areas
Uganda 22 May 2007
22 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Political situation, Local Travel, National Parks and Road Safety sections. We now advise against all but essential, rather than all travel to northern Uganda (Kitgum, Pader, Adjumani, Gulu, Apac and Lira districts) and West
Gabon 21 May 2007
21 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Chikungunya virus). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Oth
Zimbabwe 21 May 2007
21 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Laws and Customs (holding of Zimbabwean and foreign passport) and Entry Requirements (registration) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime
Rwanda 17 May 2007
17 May 07
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th
South Africa 14 May 2007
14 May 07
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian t
Seychelles 14 May 2007
14 May 07
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by
Tanzania 11 May 2007
11 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (avoidance of insect bites). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of the global threat of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could take place in public areas, including those fr
Seychelles 9 May 2007
09 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
You should be aware of petty theft on beaches. See the Crime section of this travel advice for more details.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscrim
Mali 9 May 2007
09 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Political Situation (legislative election) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu,
South Africa 9 May 2007
09 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
You sho
Malawi 9 May 2007
09 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Crime, Road Safety (breathalyser tests), Health (Bilharzia) and Money sections.
The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Driving can be hazardous. Drive carefully and avoid travel after dark. Always wear seat belts.
T
Zimbabwe 8 May 2007
08 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary (consular assistance paragraph). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and r
Kenya 8 May 2007
08 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Local Travel section (Land disputes in Mount Elgon areea). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
Kenya shares with neighbouring countries a high threat from terrorism. This threat remains. Previous attacks have been
Ghana 8 May 2007
08 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Health section (Avian Influenza). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
While most visits to Ghana are trouble-free, violent crime can occur at any time. You are advised to exercise a high level of vigilance in public
Zambia 8 May 2007
08 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC
Cameroon 8 May 2007
08 May 07
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, & Local Travel sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed
We advise against all travel to the area bordering the Central African Republic and Chad, where armed banditry is common. See the Local Travel sectio
Rwanda 1 May 2007
01 May 07
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th
Seychelles 30 April 2007
30 April 07
You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The National Assembly election will take place
The Gambia 30 April
30 April 07
You should not travel by road from The Gambia to Casamance in southern Senegal because of an increase in fighting between rebel factions involving the Senegalese armed forces.
Care should be taken when driving or walking on roads, particularly at night, due to unpredictable driving standards and
Rwanda 26 April 2007
26 April 07
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th
Mali 24 April 2007
24 April 07
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry
Mozambique-April 23rd 2007
23 April 07
Mozambique
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Crime, Local Travel (low-lying areas liable to flood), Local Laws and Customs (photography) and Entry Requirements (consecutive tourist visas) sections. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
On 22 F
Uganda
18 April 07
Uganda
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary, Western Uganda and National Parks sections. We now advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District.
We advise against all travel to Bundibugyo District. There is ongoing military activity in this District and
Mali 16 April 2007
16 April 07
We advise against all travel to the north and west of Timbuktu, the north and east of the Niger River along the line of Timbuktu, Gao, Ansongo and Labbezanga and towards the western border with Mauritania and eastern borders with Niger and Algeria. This is because of the increased risk of banditry
Zimbabwe 16 April 2007
16 April 07
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so
Zambia 16 April 2007
16 April 07
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural parts of the North Western, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula provinces that are close to the border areas with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly after dark. There are continuing reports of armed cross-border raids from the DR
South Africa 11 April 2007
11 April 07
There is a high level of crime, but most occurs in townships and isolated areas away from tourist destinations.
The standard of driving is variable, and there are many fatal accidents.
A day of trade union demonstrations is planned at the Swaziland/South African border crossings on 12 April.
Seychelles 10 April 2007
10 April 07
You should be aware of petty thieves on beaches.
The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Most visits to Seychelles are trouble-free. T
Zimbabwe 5 April 2007
05 April 07
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and so
Rwanda 5 April 2007
05 April 07
We advise against all but essential travel to the rural border areas with Burundi and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), except to the towns of Gisenyi, Kibuye and Cyangugu. This is because of the risk of cross-border incursions by armed guerrillas operating from both countries. Please see th
Gabon 5 April 2007
05 April 07
There is no British Embassy in Gabon. In an emergency, you can obtain consular assistance from the British Honorary Consul in Libreville. Otherwise, all enquiries should be made to the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon. See the General section of this travel advice for more details.