A total of 12 African countries have found themselves on the U.S. travel advisory list as of July 2025.
The U.S. travel advisory list is an update that the U.S. government gives Americans, highlighting risks like terrorism, armed conflict, crime, and civil unrest in the nations on the list.
This like serves as a guide for travelers planning trips to Africa, with some countries flagged as high-risk zones.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that the advisory categorizes countries into four levels, with Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) being the most severe and Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) indicating serious risks.
Below is a listicle breaking down these countries and their advisory levels;
1. Somalia (Level 4: Do Not Travel)
The U.S. travel advisory list marked Somalia as a country ridden with terrorism, piracy, and civil unrest, making the country “highly dangerous.”
2. Libya (Level 4: Do Not Travel)
According to the advisory list, Libya is experiencing armed conflict, political instability, and kidnapping.
3. Burkina Faso (Level 4: Do Not Travel)
The advisory list noted a state of emergency in multiple regions, coupled with terrorism and kidnapping in Burkina Faso.
4. South Sudan (Level 4: Do Not Travel)
According to the advisory list, ethnic violence, armed conflict, and crime create severe risks in South Sudan.
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (Level 4: Do Not Travel)
The U.S. also advised its citizens to avoid visiting Eastern DRC over issues of armed conflict, Ebola outbreaks, and kidnappings.
6. Nigeria (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
Nigeria is also on the list, with the U.S. government citing risks like crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
7. Uganda (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
Risks include crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQ laws. The advisory recommends avoiding border areas with South Sudan and the DRC.
8. Burundi (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
Political violence and crime pose significant risks, the advisory noted.
9. Mauritania (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
The U.S. government noted that terrorism threats, especially outside Nouakchott, are a concern.
10. Guinea-Bissau (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
Political instability and crime were said to be the reasons for the inclusion of Guinea-Bissau on the U.S. travel advisory list.
11. Niger (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
According to the travel advisory list, terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry are widespread, particularly near borders with Mali and Nigeria.
12. Chad (Level 3: Reconsider Travel)
Violent crime and terrorism risks, especially near Lake Chad, prompt this warning.
