UK FCDO advises against all travel to Niger
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to Niger due to a rise in terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals. Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has reopened after gunfire on 18 June, but roads may have more checkpoints and short-notice disruptions. UK government support is severely limited, with no in-person assistance available.
Impact and considerations
Business travel to Niger carries high risk; airport operations have resumed but security remains volatile, with limited government support, impacting employee safety and operational continuity.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to Niger due to increased risk of terrorism and kidnapping.
- Niamey airport has reopened, but surrounding roads may have more checkpoints.
- UK government support is limited; evacuation may not be possible.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 19 Jun 2026, 23:00
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:24
- Last updated
- 19 Jun 2026, 23:00
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Niger travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 19 Jun 2026, 23:00