U.S. State Department: Equatorial Guinea Level 2, exercise increased caution

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…