The US State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for Sao Tome and Principe due to health risks. Medical services are limited, with no adequate trauma or ambulance services; even minor issues may require medical evacuation at traveler's expense. As of August 12, 2026, US government employees no longer need special permission to travel there.
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Ghana, maintaining Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution', adding a health risk indicator, and removing the unrest indicator from some areas. It advises increased caution due to crime, poor health infrastructure, and warns of high crime risk in northern border areas, recommending reconsideration of travel.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 advisory for South Sudan due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, and health risks. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services, and medical facilities are extremely limited.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Burkina Faso due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks. U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling outside Ouagadougou, and nighttime travel to certain neighborhoods is discouraged. A state of emergency is in effect in several regions, with high risks of violent crime and terrorist attacks, and limited medical facilities.
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Burkina Faso, maintaining the Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory and adding a 'health' risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and health risks, with restrictions on U.S. government employees traveling outside Ouagadougou and recommendations to avoid nighttime travel to certain neighborhoods. A state of emergency is in effect in several regions, and medical facilities are limited.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Comoros, maintaining a Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating due to crime, unrest, and health risks. There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros, and consular services for U.S. citizens are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. Petty crime is common, piracy has been reported at sea, and protests occur spontaneously, mostly in Moroni, with some turning violent. Healthcare, including ambulance services, is limited in Moroni and very limited in rural areas, where medical evacuation is often needed for significant injuries and illnesses.
The U.S. Department of State updated its Comoros travel advisory, keeping the Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" rating unchanged while adding a "health" risk indicator and updating the advisory summary. Reasons remain crime, unrest, and health. There is no full-time official U.S. presence in Comoros; consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Madagascar. Guidance includes avoiding demonstrations and crowds, having evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance, purchasing medical evacuation insurance, and carrying prescription medication in original packaging with enough supply for the trip.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its travel advice for Guyana, with the latest update on 30 December 2025 and still current as of 8 September 2026. The update concerns information on health risks and healthcare in Guyana, on the 'Health' page. The FCDO also notes that no travel can be guaranteed safe, advises reading all advice in the guide, and advises travellers to research destinations and obtain appropriate travel insurance covering itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.
The US State Department lowered Madagascar's travel advisory from Level 3 to Level 2, urging increased caution, and added a new health risk indicator. The advisory cites crime, unrest, and limited medical infrastructure as key risks, and lists several areas where travel should be reconsidered, including around Tsaratanana, Betroka, sections of RN34 and RN13, and the Menabe Region south of Morondava.
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Sao Tome and Principe, advising increased caution (Level 2) due to health risks. Medical services are limited, there are no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveller's expense. Guidance includes ensuring medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation, checking with a doctor about vaccines and shots before travel, bringing enough over-the-counter and prescription medicines for the trip, having sufficient cash (U.S. dollars or local currency) as credit or debit cards are not widely accepted by medical facilities, enrolling in STEP, and reviewing the…
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Equatorial Guinea, advising increased caution (Level 2) due to crime, health and arbitrary enforcement of laws. Petty crime is common throughout the country and local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to reports of crime, even serious crime. Medical services are limited, there are no adequate trauma or ambulance services, and even minor health issues may require medical evacuation at the traveller's expense. Bringing enough prescription medications for the entire trip and ensuring medical or travel insurance that includes medical evacuation are advised. Travellers also face the risk of arbitrary enforcement of loca…
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Egypt, maintaining it at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism, crime, and health risks. The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula, the Western Desert, and Egyptian border areas are designated Level 4: Do Not Travel. The advisory notes terrorists may attack with little or no warning, with potential targets including religious sites, government buildings, diplomatic facilities, tourist sites, transportation centers, shopping malls, restaurants, and foreign businesses. Most crimes against foreigners are opportunistic, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing, and harassment of women is a problem. Emergency and intensiv…
The U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Egypt, maintaining it at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to terrorism, crime, and health risks. The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula, the Western Desert, and Egyptian border areas are designated Level 4: Do Not Travel. The advisory notes terrorists may attack with little or no warning, with potential targets including religious sites, government buildings, diplomatic facilities, tourist sites, transportation centers, shopping malls, restaurants, foreign businesses, resorts, roadside checkpoints, and urban areas in Cairo. Most crimes against foreigners are opportunistic, such as purse snatching and pickpocketing, and harass…
The U.S. Department of State updated its Burundi travel advisory, keeping it at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to political violence, crime and health risks. The update reflects the end of ordered departure of eligible family members and authorized departure for non-emergency employees, plus changes to U.S. government employee movement restrictions. The former Central Market on Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore in Bujumbura, along with Cibitoke and Bubanza provinces and Kibira National Park, are designated Level 4 'Do Not Travel.' The advisory notes police and military checkpoints are common and can limit movement, borders may close without notice, local police lack resources and training to…
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' advisory for Solomon Islands after a periodic review with updated risk information, citing health, unexploded ordnance, crime and civil unrest. Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are widespread, and medical facilities and clinics outside Honiara are under-resourced in drugs and equipment. World War II unexploded ordnance remains a significant hazard on land, in forests and underwater; many areas have been swept or cleared but previously undetected UXO continue to be discovered regularly, with high-risk areas including Hell's Point and the ridges behind Honiara, the New Georgia group, the Rus…
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for Guinea with updated information on health risks. Travelers are advised to read the full advice and obtain appropriate travel insurance.