U.S. State Department: Ethiopia at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel'
The U.S. Department of State rates Ethiopia as Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans. The security situation in Addis Ababa is stable, but there is sporadic armed conflict and civil unrest outside the capital that may worsen without warning. Internet, cellular data, and phone services are often restricted or shut down around unrest, affecting embassy communications and delaying consular services. U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to most locations outside Addis Ababa. Ethiopian law does not recognize dual citizenship and imposes exit bans, including on minors; some U.S. citiz…