U.S. State Department: Angola Level 2 Travel Advisory

The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Angola: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, health, unrest and landmines. It notes that violent crime such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking and homicide is common, and local police lack resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Health facilities are under-resourced and may lack basic vaccines or medications, especially outside large cities. Recommendations include always traveling with required medicines and written prescriptions, not physically resisting robbery, using caution when walking or driving at night, keeping a low profile, and enrolling in STEP.