Travel Warning Archives

US Embassy Warns Al-Shabab Attacks in Ethiopia

May 31, 2014May 31, 2014TesfaNews5 Comments

By U.S. Embassy (Addis Ababa), THE U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa would like to remind U.S. citizens living or traveling in Ethiopia to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to enhance personal security. The Embassy continues to receive credible threat reports of Al-Shabaab’s intent and capability to attack Ethiopia and western […]

Explosions Rock Nairobi; Tourism Sector ‘on its Knees’

May 16, 2014May 16, 2014TesfaNews10 Comments

After a spat of attacks in different parts of the country by Islamist militants in retaliation for Kenya’s intervention in Somalia, countries like the U.S., UK, France and Australia issued a series of travel warnings. President Kenyatta said, “We all have a responsibility to bring these attacks to an end. Tourism has been greatly affected by […]