Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: There have been calls for escalated acts of civil disobedience – including road blockages, traffic disruptions, and demonstrations – to take place throughout Cote d’Ivoire starting on Monday, October 26. The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens avoid large crowds and remain vigilant. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Maintain a low …
Read More» Location: Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Event: A large political opposition rally is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 10, at 8:00AM at Félix Houphouët-Boigny stadium, located in the Plateau section of Abidjan. The rally is expected to last several hours and politically-motivated gatherings may continue through the weekend. The U.S. Embassy recommends U.S. citizens avoid the area and …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (11 June, 2020) Location: Cote d’Ivoire Event: As of June 11, 2020, the Ivoirian Ministry of Health confirmed 4,404 COVID-19 cases in the country, including 41 deaths and 2,212 recoveries, leaving 2,151 active cases. The country has seen higher daily averages of new cases through the month of June, peaking …
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Travel Advisory December 11, 2018 Cote d Ivoire – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution in Cote d’Ivoire due to crime and terrorism. Violent crime, such as carjacking, robbery, and home invasion, is common. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting areas frequented by foreigners, such as beaches. The U.S. government …
Read More» United States Embassy Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Unrest Persists – Stay Aware 20 January 2017 The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor the security situation in Côte d’Ivoire. The potential for further unrest in Côte d’Ivoire persists. The Embassy has lifted travel restrictions for official U.S. government employees and their families. …
Read More» United States Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Armed Demonstrations in Northern Cote d’Ivoire – Update 11 January 2017 The past weekend’s events, caused by protesting soldiers, have subsided throughout Cote d’Ivoire. Shops are open and traffic has returned to normal. The United States Embassy continues to monitor and evaluate the situation …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by …
Read More» Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters, this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local …
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