The UK FCDO updated travel advice for Burundi, advising against all travel to parts of Bujumbura Province, parts of Butanyerera Province, and the Burundi-DRC border due to security risks. Travelers should monitor local developments and note that insurance may be invalidated.
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…