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Bolivia
May 18, 2026
Bolivia Travel Advisory
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office FCDO currently advises against all travel to the department of La Paz, including the city of La Paz, due to reports of a high risk of serious disruption and potential violence. Additionally, there is an advisory against all but essential travel to the Chapare region of Cochabamba Department due to criminal activity, including drug trafficking, kidnapping, and extortion. Civil unrest, including frequent roadblocks and demonstrations, can occur nationwide with little warning and may disrupt transportation and essential services.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
May 17, 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advisory
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a critical security situation characterized by widespread armed conflict, terrorism, and civil unrest, particularly in the eastern and northeastern provinces. Violent crime, including kidnapping, robbery, and assault, is prevalent throughout the country. Additionally, the region is currently experiencing an outbreak of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus, and local health infrastructure is inadequate to manage serious medical emergencies.
South Sudan
May 17, 2026
South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travelto South Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in South Sudan due to the health and security situation Family members cannot join U.S. government employees who work in South Sudan. U.S. government personnel working in South Sudan are under a strict curfew. U.S. government personnel must use armored vehicles for nearly all movements. Official travel outside Juba is limited. Because of the serious crime threat in Juba, walking is restricted to a small area near the U.S. embassy during the day. Health On May 15, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC issued a Level 2 Practice Enhanced Precautions Travel Health Notice for Ebola for the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC. On May 17, the World Health Organization WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Medical services in South Sudan are extremely limited. Adequate medical treatment, as well as access to routine an emergency procedures, is often unavailable, and even minor health issues could require medical evacuation. All medical services, including medical evacuation, are at your expense. If you purchase additional medical insurance, be sure to keep records of all medical services paid for and provided. Unrest Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups. Weapons are readily available to the population. In addition, cattle raids occur throughout the country, often leading to violence. Journalists regularly report being harassed in South Sudan. Many have been killed while covering the conflict. Reporting in South Sudan without the proper documentation from the South Sudanese Media Authority is illegal. Any journalistic work there is very dangerous. Crime Violent crime is common throughout South Sudan, including Juba. This includes carjackings, shootings, ambushes, assaults, robberies, and kidnappings. Foreign nationals have been the victims of rape, sexual assault, armed robberies, and other violent crimes. Kidnapping Criminal groups have kidnapped and threatened to kill or hurt people to force a third party, like a government, to act or abstain from doing something as a condition of release. Kidnapping for ransom happens occasionally in South Sudan. Criminal groups most frequently target local citizens, including those with other nationalities. Landmines Landmines are sparsely located throughout the country. While most locations are marked, unmarked unexploded ordinance remains a threat and causes multiple deaths each year.
Uganda
May 17, 2026
Uganda - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Uganda due to health, crime, terrorism, unrest, and laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Uganda due to the Health situation. Health On May 17, the World Health Organization WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On May 15, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC issued a Level 1 Practice Usual Precautions Travel Health Notice for Ebola for Uganda. Crime Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders. Both visitors and residents face these threats. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Uganda. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Terrorist groups have targeted: Religious venues Schools Government buildings Police stations Transportation hubs Areas visited by tourists, including national parks These attacks have resulted in the deaths of Ugandans as well as foreign visitors. U.S. citizens should remain alert and avoid large public gatherings. Unrest Protests can happen with little to no warning. They often develop around political issues and events, like elections. National elections are set for January 15, 2026. Review the Department of State’s Human Rights Report for your destination prior to traveling. When protests, strikes, and demonstrations turn chaotic, security services respond with force. They have used batons, rubber bullets, tear gas, and gunfire to break up the crowds. Laws targeting persons based on sexual orientation The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act AHA criminalizes consensual same-sex relations in Uganda. The law applies to both visitors and residents. The AHA increases the danger for persons who may be targeted based on their real or perceived sexual orientation, and those accused of “promoting homosexuality.” Penalties include life imprisonment or the death penalty. Those seen as supporting gay and lesbian people have experienced harassment and violence by vigilantes.
Cameroon
May 15, 2026
Cameroon Travel Advisory
Cameroon faces significant security risks, including terrorism, armed conflict, kidnapping, and violent crime. The U.S. Department of State and other international authorities advise against all travel to the Northwest, Southwest, and Far North regions, as well as specific border areas, due to the high risk of terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Violent crime, including armed robbery and carjacking, is prevalent throughout the country, and local authorities have limited capacity to respond to emergencies.
Sudan
May 15, 2026
Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Sudan due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, and health threats. The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations in April 2023 due to the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to Americans in Sudan due to the current security situation. Do not travel to Sudan for any reason. To report an emergency regarding an American in Sudan, contact: U.S. Embassy Cairo: +20-2-2797-3300 From the United States and Canada: Dial +1-888-407-4747 for the U.S. Department of State. From elsewhere in the world: Dial +1-202-501-4444 for the U.S. Department of State. Unrest - Armed Conflict Armed conflict continues in Sudan. This includes heavy fighting among the Sudanese Armed Forces, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, and various armed militias. The situation is violent, volatile, and extremely unpredictable. This is especially true in the Kordofan and Darfur regions, as well as in the capital region, including Khartoum and Omdurman. Khartoum International Airport is currently only operating for limited commercial traffic. Commercial service to the Port Sudan International Airport has been limited at times due to drone strikes. Electrical and communication disruptions can occur at any time. This includes internet and cell phone service interruptions. Crime Crime, including kidnapping, assault, rape, armed robbery, home invasion, looting, and carjacking, is a common threat throughout the country. Checkpoints can appear at any time. Some may be real security checkpoints, but others may be set up so people can steal from travelers. Some checkpoints may be especially dangerous for certain groups of people. Terrorism Members of known terrorist groups and people sympathetic to these groups can attack with little or no warning. They may target foreign and local government facilities, as well as tourist areas. Landmines Landmines are a threat. Much of Sudan is an active war zone. There are widespread reports of unexploded ordnance and landmines posing a threat in Khartoum and elsewhere in the country, even after fighting has ended in those areas. Health Medical services in Sudan are extremely limited. Adequate medical treatment for routine and emergency procedures is often not available. Even minor health issues could require medical evacuation at the traveler’s expense. Make sure you have medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation. Review our information on travel insurance. Check with your doctor about required vaccines and shots for high-risk exposure before you go to Sudan. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC website for the latest travel health information for Sudan.
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