LONDON, March 5 (UPI) — London warned British nationals to be cautious when traveling in the Republic of Congo after blasts left at least 200 people dead in the African country. British Foreign Secretary William Hague, in a statement, said he was “greatly saddened” by the number of casualties reported from a blast at a military ammunition depot. Officials in the Democratic of Republic said to remain calm, blaming the blast on a fire at the base. Read article
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“With regards to the two detainees from Britain, they were in Libya illegally, without a visa or entry stamp,” Faraj Swehli told reporters, adding that the men detained last month were still being questioned because incriminating evidence had been found in their possession. The Swehli militia of Misurata, which also has operatives in Tripoli, seized […]
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A rebel group in the Afar region of Ethiopia said on Tuesday it had released two German tourists held since January. The Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unit Front (ARDUF) said in a statement it had apologised to the two Germans, who were seized after an ambush that left five European tourists dead. Read article
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THE United Kingdom (UK) has expressed optimism that the surveillance equipment handed over to Kenya, will to help improve security, even as it promised to keep its travel advice under constant review. In a statement, the British High Commission office, the UK said it has taken recent decisions to change travel advice extremely carefully and […]
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In a statement, the British High Commission office, the UK said it has taken recent decisions to change travel advice extremely carefully and responsibly, consulting closely with Kenyan authorities throughout. “Tourists from Britain still make up the largest number of visitors who tour Kenya. So we understand very well the impact that such a change […]
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Cairo (CNN) — Egyptian authorities have lifted the travel ban on 16 Americans accused of fraud and stirring up unrest after a series of raids that strained ties with a leading ally, an appeals court judge said Wednesday. In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the announcement encouraging but unconfirmed. And another U.S. […]
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TROUBLED national airline, Air Zimbabwe, scheduled resumption of domestic flights on Monday failed to take place after pilots went on strike on the day over the non-payment of outstanding allowances and salaries.The airline suspended its domestic flights in January this year after an aircraft servicing domestic routes developed mechanical faults.Acting chief executive officer, Innocent Mavhunga […]
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We advise against all travel to Karamoja region in north eastern Uganda (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi, Kaabong, Abim, Kapchorwa and Bukwa Distsricts) with the exception of trips to Kidepo Valley National Park, which we recommend should be made by air. See Safety and Security – Local Travel (North East Uganda) and National Parks. We advise […]
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A German tourist was killed and four Egyptian policemen injured in a road accident in Hurghada governorate on Tuesday. The tourist’s car crashed with a police vehicle in southern Hurghada, said the official news agency MENA. Read article
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The situation in Bamako is calmer following the disturbances of 2 February. Shops and businesses in Bamako are re-opening. The Embassy has resumed operating a normal service. However, there may be further demonstrations. You are advised to remain vigilant when moving about Bamako and to avoid all demonstrations. Areas where demonstrations may take place include […]
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