Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda (November 10, 2021)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Event: Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel
Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission.
Actions to Take:
- Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa
- Contact your airline and ask about transit restrictions
- Monitor local media for updates
- Monitor the U.S. Embassy Ethiopia website
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Kigali, Rwanda
30 KG 7 Avenue (Kacyiru)
(250) 252 596 400
ACSKigali@state.gov
https://rw.usembassy.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Rwanda Country Specific Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive Alerts.
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